Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Porous Media Physics (ref 261640)

PoreLab is a Norwegian Center of Excellence created in 2017 and situated at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, and the University of Oslo (UiO). The research activities at the center are focused on the physics of porous media using experimental, theoretical and computational methods. The center is led by 8 principal scientists from physics, chemistry and geophysics.  

The post falls under the wide issue of understanding the fundamental physical mechanisms driving the coupled motion of liquids, gases, and granular materials, including magnetic interactions. The researcher project's goal is to improve our understanding of how different forces, both short-range (e.g., capillary and friction forces) and long-range (e.g., viscous and gravitational forces), act in various flow regimes. These interacting forces can result in instabilities and emergence of complex patterns. We are particularly interested in frictional fluids and the relationship between fluid motion, friction, and magnetic interaction, as well as understanding the pattern formations that result. Experiments will be the primary emphasis of the research, including the development of experimental setups, design, image processing, data collecting, and analysis. The research will also incorporate theory and simulations connected to the experimental investigations. 

For more information and how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/261640/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-porous-media-physics