PhD Scholarship in Geology: Join the groundbreaking FLOWSCOPY project as a PhD student in the Department of Geology at Ghent University. Explore the physics of multiphase and viscoelastic flow in porous media, contributing to cutting-edge research with implications for groundwater flow, environmental disaster mitigation, and subsurface storage.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Geology: FLOWSCOPY Project
Summary Table:
- Position: PhD Student
- Location: Ghent University, Belgium
- Department: WE13 – Department of Geology
- Last Application Date: July 15, 2024
- Contract: Limited duration
- Degree: Master’s degree (preferably) in Physics, (Bio-)Engineering, Geology, or equivalent
- Occupancy Rate: 100%
- Vacancy Type: Research staff
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree (preferably) in Physics, (Bio-)Engineering, Geology, or equivalent
- Keen experimentalist with lab experience and ability to build/modifiy experimental set-ups
- Basic programming skills in Python/Matlab or another programming language
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent academic track record and command of English language
- Team player with strong scientific and interpersonal communication skills
Description: As a PhD student within the FLOWSCOPY project, you will delve into the complexities of fluid flows in porous materials. Utilizing novel 3D X-ray imaging techniques, you will design and perform experiments to investigate two-phase and viscoelastic flow phenomena. Your research will contribute to better understanding groundwater flows, environmental processes, and subsurface storage mechanisms. The position offers a full-time doctoral fellowship with opportunities for extension, starting from September 1, 2024.
How to Apply: Apply online via Google Forms: Application Form
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until suitable candidates are found, therefore prompt submission is encouraged. The final deadline for applications is July 15, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
For further inquiries about the vacancy, please contact Prof. Tom Bultreys at Tom.Bultreys@UGent.be.
For additional information on the research group and department, visit pprogress.ugent.be and www.ugent.be/we/ugct/en.
