Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research position for a PhD candidate in Geosciences is available at the Geosciences campus in Orléans, focusing on thermodynamic properties of magmatic brines. This position involves theoretical developments, numerical simulations, and laboratory tests as part of a partnership with BRGM and ISTO.

Qualifications

• Solid background in thermodynamics of phase equilibria and chemical reactivity.
• Experience in modeling and programming is essential.
• Experimental skills will be an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Conduct theoretical developments and numerical simulations.
• Perform laboratory tests related to magmatic fluids.
• Develop models to understand geological processes.

Connaissances

Modeling

Programming

Thermodynamics of phase equilibria

Chemical reactivity

Experimental skills

Formation

Master's degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: CNRS

Department: Institut des Sciences de la Terre d'Orléans

Research Field: Geosciences, Astronomy, Environmental science

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: France

Application Deadline: 10 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 35

Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure Staff Position: No

Offer Description

The position is based on the Geosciences campus in Orléans and is shared between the Institut des Sciences de la Terre d'Orléans (ISTO) and BRGM. ISTO is a joint research unit of the University of Orléans, CNRS, and BRGM. BRGM is the French national Geological Survey.

The PhD thesis is part of a partnership between ISTO and BRGM, within the MagBrines ANR project. The thesis involves theoretical developments, numerical simulations, and laboratory tests.

Applicants should have a Master's degree or equivalent with a solid background in thermodynamics of phase equilibria and chemical reactivity, including modeling and programming skills. Experimental skills are an advantage.

To apply, submit a CV, cover letter, and one or two recommendation letters.

The project aims to define the physical and chemical properties of dense magmatic fluids beneath volcanoes in the Lesser Antilles, and to develop models to understand their formation, composition, migration, and detectability. The thesis will focus on the thermodynamic properties of magmatic brines, from high-pressure, high-temperature conditions to phase separation, combining experimental data collection and thermodynamic modeling to simulate matter and heat transfer in volcanic systems.