GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation of public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90 %) and the state of Schleswig-Holstein (10 %) and is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine sciences. Currently GEOMAR disposes over an annual budget of approx. 80 million Euro and has approx. 1000 employees.
Job Description
The research unit “Magmatic and Hydrothermal Systems” of the research division ” Dynamics of the Ocean Floor ” at GEOMAR invites applications for a Ph.D. position on modelling fluid flow at Mid-Ocean Ridge flanks. This work will be carried in the context of the planned observatory at Reykjanes Ridge and possible CO2 sequestration into basaltic rock formations. The candidate will work in the large consortium ’AIMS3’ that forms part of the German DAM (Deutsche Allianz Meeresforschung) Mission on ‘Marine Carbon Sinks in Decarbonization Pathways’. The DAM Mission will explore ocean carbon sink options and develop environmental monitoring approaches as part of the decarbonization strategy. AIMS3 will develop improved environmental monitoring technologies for off-shore carbon capture and storage (CCS) sites, and will explore the possibility of CO2 storage in deep ocean basalts.
The candidate will work use 3-D reactive fluid flow modelling both on a regional ridge-flank scale and on the pore-scale. The regional scale modelling will explore the hydrological regime of the Reykjanes ridge flank and will integrate geological and geophysical data to be collected during upcoming cruises. The pore-scale modelling will be done in collaboration with Bremen University, where complementary flow through experiments will be carried out. The candidate will work closely with Prof. Dr. Lars Rüpke of GEOMAR and Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Bach of Bremen University as well as other partners in AIMS3. The candidate will become part of the German DAM Mission ‘Marine Carbon Sinks in Decarbonization Pathways’, and in particular in the AIMS3 project. Besides the modelling work, participation in research cruises and laboratory work will be possible. We expect the candidate to enroll in the marine science post-graduate school in Kiel, ISOS.
Qualification
- A completed university degree (Master degree or Diploma) in geophysics, geology, physics or related field is required.
- Experience in numerical modelling of fluid flow in porous media is required.
- Demonstrated programming and problem-solving skills.
- We expect good English language skills.
Beneficial will be willingness to participate in sea-going expeditions and in experience in OpenFOAM, python programming, digital rock physics, and/or 3-D data visualization and analysis.
The position is subject to a final approval by the BMBF. The position is available for a funding period of 36 months.
The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class 13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. This is a part-time position according to 75% of a full-time equivalent. The position cannot be split. Flexible working time models are generally possible. The fixed-term contract shall comply with Section 2 Paragraph 1 of The Act of Academic Fixed-Term Contract (German WissZeitVG).
Please send your application including a letter of motivation, CV and contact details of 2 referees for this post via email in a single pdf-file mentioning the keyword “Ruepke – AIMS3” in the subject line. Please send your application not later than July 21st 2021 to the following email address: bewerbung(at)geomar.de
For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Prof. Dr. Lars Rüpke (lruepke(at)geomar.de).
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