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PhD position - Modelling of corrosion and gas production at the steel-clay interface(m/w/x)

Leipzig
Part-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced
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At environmental research centre, developing gas migration models for clay stone formations using OpenGeoSys. Master's in Geosciences or related field, plus C++/Python programming skills essential. Subsidised Deutschland-Job-Ticket, HIGRADE graduate programme.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Geosciences, related field, or equivalent
  • Experience with numerical modeling of flow and transport
  • Programming skills in C++ and Python
  • Knowledge of reactive transport processes (advantageous)
  • Experience with OpenGeoSys or similar simulation software
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Independent work and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
  • Strong motivation for doctoral research

Tasks

  • Develop gas migration models for clay stone formations
  • Implement dissolved gas transport and two-phase flow concepts
  • Utilize OpenGeoSys for complex geological modeling
  • Investigate far-field property influences on container corrosion
  • Conduct benchmarking and detailed parameter studies
  • Perform sensitivity analyses on repository models
  • Model sandy area effects on gas transport kinetics
  • Collaborate with graduate school project partners
  • Participate in five interdisciplinary seasonal schools
  • Publish research in peer-reviewed journals
  • Present findings at national and international conferences
  • Complete a doctoral dissertation within three years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • English – Business Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • C++
  • Python
  • OpenGeoSys

Benefits

Additional Allowances

  • Special annual payment
  • Capital-forming benefits

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Subsidised Deutschland-Job-Ticket

Mentorship & Coaching

  • HIGRADE graduate programme

Diverse Work

  • Autonomous and varied responsibilities

Informal Culture

  • Interdisciplinary and international teams
  • International Office support

Other Benefits

  • National and international research networks
  • Research infrastructure and data management
  • High life quality region
  • Accessibility

Family Support

  • Family office support
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