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PhD Research Fellow in Computational Physics

1 vacant PhD Position in Computational Physics: Modeling mechano-chemical processes of relevance to mineralogical CO2 storage in ultramafic rocks at the Center of Excellence for the Physics of Geological Processes (PGP) at the University of Oslo.

The fellowship is for a period of 3 years.

Job description and requirements
The permanent storage of CO2 in the form of carbonate minerals may provide the ultimate solution for large scale, permanent, safe storage of CO2. The Center of Excellence for the Physics of Geological Processes (PGP) at the University of Oslo is seeking a Ph.D. candidate to work in an interdisciplinary team addressing the basic physical processes relevant for permanent CO2 storage solutions. The candidate will perform computer investigations of permanent CO2 storage by injection of a CO2 laden fluid into basaltic and ultramafic rocks, with particular focus on the microscopic surface processes occurring when a CO2-laden fluid reacts with the rock matrix. The goal is to develop a better understanding of the complex coupling between mineralogical reactions, rock deformation and fracturing, and fluid and heat transport in order to evaluate the viability of in situ mineralogical reactions as a large scale storage method for CO2. The Ph.D. project will involve the development and application of molecular dynamics and discrete element methods to simulate reactions, deformations, and transport processes. The study will be conducted in close collaboration with ongoing experimental and field studies of natural carbonization processes occurring in ultramafic rocks. The computational aspects of the project will require experience with independent code development and with discrete element modeling of surface deformation processes.

The successful candidate, who has a Masters degree in Physics, will work in a lively cross-disciplinary and international environment (fifteen nationalities are currently represented in PGP). PGP is a cross-disciplinary science centre at the interface between physics and geology where geological processes are approached by integrated field, experimental, theoretical, and computer modeling studies.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitteed no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months. For more information see here

A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo.

Position and salary:
PhD Research Fellow (SKO1017), pay grade 45-51 (NOK 355 400 – 394 200) per year, depending on seniority/qualifications.

The application must include:

• Application letter
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
• Copies of educational certificates and letters of recommendation
• List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 referees (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.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.

In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

Application deadline: May 1, 2011

Contacts:

Professor Anders Malthe-Sørenssen
Telephone: +47 22856477

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