Ph.D. in Carbon Dioxide Transport: Join our interdisciplinary project aimed at accelerating the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. This Ph.D. position at ETH Zurich focuses on the techno-economic assessment and optimization of European carbon dioxide transport networks, with an emphasis on resilient design and risk management. As part of a Horizon Europe project, you will collaborate with international experts in the field and contribute to achieving European targets for establishing a CCS industry.
Ph.D. Student in Resilient Carbon Dioxide Transport Route Design Scholarship
Designation: Ph.D. Student
Research Area: Resilient Carbon Dioxide Transport Route Design to Enable the Net-Zero Transition in Europe
Location: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, mechanical, process, energy science and technology, physics, mathematics, or a comparable subject
- Strong experience in techno-economic assessment, modeling, optimization, and programming
- Highly motivated to learn and apply simulation and optimization techniques
- Good communication skills in English (both written and spoken)
Table:
| Research Area | Resilient Carbon Dioxide Transport Route Design to Enable the Net-Zero Transition in Europe |
|---|---|
| Location | ETH Zurich, Switzerland |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant subjects |
| Experience | Strong background in techno-economic assessment, modeling, and optimization |
| Language Skills | Proficiency in English (both written and spoken) |
| Job Type | Full-time Ph.D. position |
| Deadline for Application | October 14, 2024 |
Job Description:
- Modelling multi-modal CO2 transport and the rollout of European carbon dioxide transport networks
- Techno-economic assessment of regional CCS hubs
- Analysis of tradeoffs between costs, sustainability, and risks
- Method development for robust designs of resilient CCS transport networks
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in pdf-format through the online application portal before October 14, 2024:
- Curriculum Vitae, max. 2 pages
- Motivational Letter, max. 2 pages
- Transcript of records and grade statistics of the university
- Contact details of 2 referees
Last Date for Apply: October 14, 2024
Join us in making a significant contribution to the global effort to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient European carbon dioxide transport infrastructure. Apply now and be a part of our motivated team of researchers and an international consortium.
