Job: PostDoc researcher – MEET Project/ EGS, geothermal, TU Darmstadt, Germany
The Technical University of Darmstadt’s Geothermal Science and Technology group has announced an opening for a Postdoctoral researcher. The position is part of the MEET project `Multidisciplinary and Multi-context Demonstration of EGS Exploration and Exploitation Techniques and Potentials.
The Geothermal Science and Technology group (Prof. Dr. Ingo Sass) in the Department of Materials and Earth Sciences at Technische Universität Darmstadt in Germany invites applications for the position of a Postdoctoral researcher starting as soon as possible.
The vacancy is part of the MEET project `Multidisciplinary and Multi-context Demonstration of EGS Exploration and Exploitation Techniques and Potentials´ funded until January 2022.
The main goal of the project is to demonstrate the viability and sustainability of EGS with electric and thermal power generation in all kinds of geological settings with four main types of rocks: granitic (igneous intrusive), volcanic, sedimentary and metamorphic with various degrees of tectonic overprint by faulting and folding.
Your duties:
- 2D and 3D numerical modelling of Thermo-Hydraulic-Mechanical (THM) coupled processes
- 2D and 3D numerical modelling of fractured reservoirs with Distrcete Fracture Network (DFN) approaches
- Presentation of results at project meetings and scientific conferences
- Publication of research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Skills and qualifications:
- PhD in Geosciences or related fields
- Significant references in numerical modelling of THM coupled processes
- Advanced knowledge in COMSOL Multiphysics
- Good general knowledge of geothermal energy systems
- Skills in interdisciplinary, on-time, goal- and team-oriented work
- High proficiency in German and\or English
Further desirable skills and qualifications:
- Knowledge in reservoir characterization, rock mechanics, petrophysics, geo- and hydrochemistry
- Experience with other modelling tools as e.g. MOVE, FRACMAN, FEFLOW, OGS etc.
- Experience in working in international projects
We offer a professional work environment and support our staff in the acquisition of external funds and provide many opportunities to work with international collaboration partners from academia and industry through our joint research projects and international collaborations. Modern computer and laboratory equipment is provided.
The fulfillment of the duties likewise enables the scientific qualifications of the candidate. Preparatory work for a habilitation is actively supported.
The Technische Universität Darmstadt intends to increase the number of female employees and encourages female candidates to apply. In case of equal qualifications applicants with a degree of disability of at least 50 or equal will be given preference. Wages and salaries are according to the collective agreements on salary scales, which apply to the Technische Universität Darmstadt (TV-TU Darmstadt). Part-time employment is generally possible.
Applications including a letter of motivation, CV, list of publications including a copy of two relevant scientific publications and contact details of 2 referees should be sent (with a single pdf file) to Mrs. Simone Roß-Krichbaum, Sekretariat Angewandte Geothermie (ross-krichbaum@geo.tu-darmstadt.de) referring to the given code no.
For questions, please contact Dr. Saeed Mahmoodpour (saeed.mahmoodpour@tu-darmstadt.de) or Dr. Kristian Bär (baer@geo.tu-darmstadt.de).
Source: TU Darmstadt