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PhD and post-doc positions in the area of transport phenomenon in porous media at The University of Adelaide

4 Jan 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
The University of Adelaide
Research Field
Mathematics » Applied mathematics
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Physics » Mathematical physics
Environmental science » Earth science
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Australia
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Chemical Engineering School of The University of Adelaide opens three PhD and one Postdoctoral positions in the area of transport phenomenon in porous media. The industrial and environmental applications include CO2 and hydrogen storage, Enhanced Oil Recovery, well stimulation, and contamination of aquifers. However, the focus of the work is on applied mathematics. The activities include strict derivation of fundamental equations for flow and geomechanics, exact and asymptotic solutions of non-linear partial differential equations, and their analysis.

MSc in pure or applied mathematics, theoretical physics, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering is required. Publications would be a bonus for a candidate. Please send your CV in English with the list of publications to pavel.bedrikovetski@adelaide.edu.au. To see our recent publications, look into Bedrikovetsky in Google Scholar.

Requirements

Research Field
Mathematics » Applied mathematics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Physics » Mathematical physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Environmental science » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Applicants must have essential qualifications as following:

  • MSc in pure or applied mathematics, theoretical physics, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering is required.
  • Publications would be a bonus for a candidate.
  • Ability to carry out research projects independently, interpret data, and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts.
  • Excellent team working skills, self-motivation, initiative and persistence.
  • Excellent oral and written skills in English. Taking PhD in Australia requires high grades in TOEFL or IELTS.

For the post-doc position, applicants must hold PhD degree, and have the abovementioned requirements too.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
4
Company/Institute
The University of Adelaide
Country
Asia
State/Province
South Australia
City
Adelaide
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
pavel.bedrikovetski@adelaide.edu.au

Contact

State/Province
South Australia
City
Adelaide
Website
Street
North Terrace
Postal Code
5000