GEO3BCN-CSIC is seeking candidates for a predoctoral PhD position in geothermal energy within the framework of the Generalitat de Catalunya’s predoctoral fellowship program. This program funds the recruitment of predoctoral researchers to develop a doctoral thesis in areas aligned with the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP).
Project Description
The PhD project will focus on geothermal energy, combining:
- Laboratory work (petrophysical analysis).
- Fieldwork (surface heat flow measurements, rock sampling, etc.).
- Thermo-hydraulic numerical simulations.
- 3D modelling of geothermal potential.
The PhD student will be based at Geociencias Barcelona (GEO3BCN-CSIC) and will collaborate with the Facultat de Ciències de la Terra at the Universitat de Barcelona (UB).
Supervisors: Ivone Jiménez-Munt (GEO3BCN-CSIC) & Enrique Gómez-Rivas (UB)
Eligibility & Application
- Candidates must be nationals of an EU member state.
- The contracts have a maximum duration of three years.
- The fellowship may be co-funded by the European Social Fund Plus (2021-2027).
Deadline: All documents must be submitted before April 9th.
Contact: ivone@geo3bcn.csic.es / e.gomez-rivas@ub.edu