Publication date: 1 March 2024
Deadline: 31 March 2024
The Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) is looking for a PhD student to study multiphase flow and hydrodynamic transport in permeable media. The position is part of the ERC Starting Grant project Uplift.
The candidate will develop stochastic models for the transport and mixing of dissolved substances in heterogeneous, partially-saturated porous media. In order for these models to be predictive, the impact of saturation degree on point velocity statistics and their correlation structure will be studied under a wide range of medium structures and flow conditions. While the main focus of the position is the development of theoretical models, the candidate will also be involved in the associated numerical modeling and interact with the Uplift research team and collaborators regarding numerical and experimental data. Results will be published in international scientific journals, newsletters, and social media outlets, and the work will be presented at international conferences and project meetings. The candidate will pursue his PhD as part of an interdisciplinary team at the IDAEA–CSIC.
Candidate profile
The following qualifications and skills will be valued:
- Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or similar
- Theoretical background in stochastic modeling and transport processes
- Knowledge and skills in numerical methods and scientific programming, preferably C++
- Interest in collaborative multi-disciplinary research
- Proficiency in English
Working conditions
- Annual gross salary: ~€32 000 (standard Spanish M3 contract)
- Full-time position
- Preferred starting date: 1 April 2024
- Duration: 3 years
How to apply?
Those interested may email their CV, a motivation letter and contact information of two academic references to Tomás Aquino (tomas.aquino@idaea.csic.es)
Deadline: 31st March 2024
