Researcher in reactive transport in porous media (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in France is seeking a First Stage Researcher for a full-time position focused on numerical and experimental modeling in geosciences. The role involves developing numerical models for contaminant transport, supervising students, and contributing to innovative research projects. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD with experience in modeling and communication skills. The position offers a great opportunity to work on significant environmental research.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering or related field with post-doctoral research experience in flow and transport in porous media.
• Demonstrated experience in mathematical modeling.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop an in-house numerical model for reactive transport in unsaturated porous media.
• Compare numerical results with laboratory-scale experiments.
• Supervise and guide Masters and PhD students.
• Participate in the development of new capabilities for the research group.

Connaissances

Mathematical modeling

Micro/milli-fluidic experimentation

Strong scientific writing and communication

Formation

PhD in engineering or related field

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Géosciences Rennes Research Field Environmental science Biological sciences Geosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 12 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 2 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Numerical and experimental modelling of reactive solute transport in unsaturated porous media to understand contaminant transport in the subsurface

• Activity 1: Develop an in-house numerical model and theory for reactive transport in unsaturated porous media.
• Activity 2: Compare with laboratory-scale experiments using breakthrough curves.
• Activity 3: Supervise and guide Masters and PhD students working on reactive transport and similar topics.
• Activity 4: Participate in the development of new capabilities for the research group.

The researcher will join the Transport and Reactivity team in the Geosciences Rennes laboratory, to work on the ANDOUR project funded by the Brittany region and the ERC project CHORUS.

• Knowledge: PhD in engineering or related field, with post-doctoral research experience in flow and transport in porous media.
• Know-how: Mathematical modeling, micro/milli-fluidic experimentation.
• Soft skills: Strong scientific writing and communication skills (preferably demonstrated by published papers)