PhD: CO2 Utilisation for Geothermal Energy Modelling

UK Energy Research Centre; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester in the Chemical Engineering department invites applications for a 3.5-year PhD Studentship: Utilisation of CO2 for Subsurface Energy Extraction. The project is fully funded with a Home-rate tuition waiver and a tax-free stipend set at £21,805 for 2026/27, with expected annual increments.

Applications are welcome year round. Research aims to develop computational frameworks for CO2 utilisation techniques in geothermal energy, including CO2 Plume-Geothermal, CO2 brine

Qualifications

• A 3.5-year PhD project in subsurface energy extraction.
• Knowledge of computer programming is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational frameworks to assess CO2 utilisation for geothermal energy.
• Investigate techniques such as CO2-Plume-Geothermal, CO2 brine geothermal, and CO2 Allam Cycle for energy efficiency and techno-economic analysis.

Skills

Programming knowledge

Education

2.1 honours degree or MSc in a relevant science/engineering field

Job description

The University of Manchester in the Chemical Engineering department invites applications for a 3.5-year PhD Studentship: Utilisation of CO2 for Subsurface Energy Extraction. The project is fully funded with a Home-rate tuition waiver and a tax-free stipend set at £21,805 for 2026/27, with expected annual increments.

Applications are welcome year round. Research aims to develop computational frameworks for CO2 utilisation techniques in geothermal energy, including CO2 Plume-Geothermal, CO2 brine