PhD Research Fellow in geochemistry
A position as PhD Fellow is available at the Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Norway. The fellowship is for a period of three years. Starting date is as soon as possible and preferably no later than Dec. 1
st, 2014. Please note that it is not possible to be appointed as PhD for more than one specified period at the same institution.
Job description:
On the condition that full financing is obtained, a three-year PhD research position is sought for the NFR project “Protection of Caprock Integrity for Large-Scale CO
2storage” (PROTECT). The project aims at improving the understanding of the impact of geomechanics, flow and chemistry on caprock integrity to ensure injectivity, maximize storage capacity and protect against CO
2leakage from large-scale injection operations. The project is strongly interdisciplinary with contributions from UNI Research (coordinator), UiB, IFE, NGI and UiO, and with additional financial support from FME SUCCESS, Statoil, and Total.
The main focus of the PhD research will be to investigate the impact of chemical reactions on the caprock geomechanical properties and the effect on fluid flow in fractures. About half of the work will be dedicated to laboratory experiments and analyses, and the rest will be work in an interdisciplinary group incorporating the obtained knowledge into mathematical/numerical models. The successful candidate must therefore have a good theoretical understanding of low-temperature thermodynamics as well as a general understanding of chemical/kinetic modeling and how reactions can be solved numerically.
Required qualifications:
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. The successful candidate for this fellowship will be selected in accordance with this and is expected to be in the upper segment of his/her class with respect to academic credentials.
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in geology/geochemistry/physical chemistry/chemical engineering.
Essential skills- Good theoretical understanding of low-temperature thermodynamics/physical chemistry
- Capable of doing chemical/kinetic modeling and/or numerical modeling
- Basic knowledge of geology/structural geology
- Ability to conduct research both independently and as a member of the team
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Experience in one or more of the following areas are highly desirable- Geomechanics/fracturedynamics
- Laboratory experiments (core flooding/Batch) and analytical methods (ICP-MS, SEM, TEM, XRD, IC)
The purpose of the research fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral (PhD) degree.The fellowship requires admission to the PhD program at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD program must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see:
http://www.uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/phd/application/http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/phd-programme/index.htmlA good command of English is required:
http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/regulations/proficiency-requirements.htmlSalary:Position code 1017, Pay grade: 50–57 (NOK 429 700 – 482 800 per year).
Applicants must include:- Application letter
- CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
- Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
- Documentations of English proficiency:http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/regulations/proficiency-requirements.html
- List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.
UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o
Sted: Blindern
Contact person(s):
Dr. Helge Hellevang, tlf: 47 22857026, , email:
helge.hellevang@geo.uio.noOnline application form:
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