Rock Mechanics Doctoral Researcher for Hydrogen Storage

Aalto University; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in Rock Mechanics with a focus on underground hydrogen storage. You will integrate geological data, develop numerical models, and plan in-situ experiments within a collaborative research group.

The role requires a master's degree and strong programming skills. The position is hybrid, based at Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, with collaboration across national partners and international universities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in rock mechanics, mining, geotechnical, civil engineering, or related field with good grades.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with industry collaboration interest.
• Willingness to do hands-on work underground and in the lab.
• Basic programming ability in Python, MATLAB, or R.

Responsibilities

• Integrating geological datasets and applying solutions across Finnish bedrock.
• Developing numerical, probabilistic, and analytical models for cavern shape under internal gas pressure.
• Planning and running in-situ uplift experiments and cyclic liner tests.
• Building measurement chain from sensors to data acquisition and lab tests.
• Assessing levelised cost of hydrogen storage with technical risk.
• Publishing data and contributing to design guidelines.

Skills

Rock mechanics

Geotechnical engineering

Python

MATLAB

R

English (written)

Education

Master's degree in rock mechanics or geotechnical engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in Rock Mechanics with a focus on underground hydrogen storage. You will integrate geological data, develop numerical models, and plan in-situ experiments within a collaborative research group.

The role requires a master's degree and strong programming skills. The position is hybrid, based at Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, with collaboration across national partners and international universities.