PhD position at IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) in Earth sciences and Physical sciences Micromod[...]

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN); France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France is offering a PhD position focused on understanding fluid flow phenomena in porous media for New Energy Technologies. This project aims to explore CO2 mineralization within geological storage, utilizing advanced experimental techniques such as micromodels and and advanced spectroscopic methods. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading research teams and contribute to innovative solutions in energy technology.

Qualifications

• Research field in Applied Physics.
• Research field in Environmental Science.
• Research field in Geosciences and Hydrology.

Responsabilités

• Conduct experiments on mineralization in geological CO2 storage using micromodels.
• Collaborate with technological platforms to develop experiments.
• Utilize advanced techniques for observing mineral reactions.

Formation

Master Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Environmental science » Earth science

Organisation/Company IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) Research Field Physics » Applied physics Engineering » Water resources engineering Environmental science » Earth science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 31 Aug 2026 - 16:07 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 2 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

In the realm of New Energy Technologies, gaining a deeper understanding of fluid flow phenomena in porous media is essential to advance applications such as geothermal energy and carbon dioxide (CO2) storage.

This PhD project aims to address the issue of mineralization in the context of geological CO2 storage by leveraging cutting‑edge experimental tools like micromodels — transparent, two‑dimensional porous media. While mineralization is recognized as a reliable method for securing CO2 storage, with its underlying reactions extensively studied, the specific mechanisms occurring within a porous medium remain poorly understood.

At IFPEN laboratories, we already have significant expertise in conducting micromodel experiments, including those under pressure and temperature conditions relevant to subsurface environments. One of the key goals of this research will be to collaborate with the IPGG technological platform to design experimental micromodels that enable the observation and quantification of mineral dissolution and deposition reactions. These experiments will employ advanced optical or spectroscopic techniques, such as Raman spectroscopy.

The experimental data generated will serve to inform and enhance reactive flow simulators, ultimately contributing to a better understanding of the impacts of dissolved CO2 on fluid flow dynamics and rock reactivity at larger scales within the subsurface.

Join three teams of excellence! This thesis work will benefit from the combined expertise of several leading research structures (IFPEN, IPGG’s technological platform for microfluidics and Mines Paris PSL Geosciences Center in Fontainebleau) as well as from the proximity to students working on related topics (e.g., machine learning and experimentation using micromodels).

The advances enabled by this thesis topic should offer numerous perspectives in New Energy Technologies and beyond. This PhD project is funded by the MERCASTO (MEsurer, Réduire, Capter, STOcker les émissions industrielles de CO2) project.

Where to apply

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Requirements

• Research Field: Physics » Applied physics. Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
• Research Field: Environmental science » Earth science. Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
• Research Field: Geosciences » Hydrology. Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications