Postdoc in Geo-Energy Storage

EPFL, Switzerland

Updated: 5 days ago

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Your mission :
Seeking a geomechanics expert for groundbreaking research at EPFL's Laboratory of Soil Mechanics. Drive innovation in underground thermal energy storage and other geo-energy advancements.


Main duties and responsibilities include :
  • Develop and execute research projects focused on the mechanics of geomaterials in the context of geo-energy applications, such as underground thermal energy storage.
  • Explore innovative solutions for improving the efficiency and safety of geo-energy systems.
  • Utilize and advance computational modeling tools to simulate the behavior of geomechanical systems under various conditions

Your profile :
  • PhD in Geomechanics
  • Geo-energy project experience
  • Strong modeling skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Proactive, detail-oriented mindset

We offer :
  • Leadership at the forefront of sustainability
  • Collaboration within a renowned research team
  • Competitive salary & stimulating environment

Start date :
May 1st 2024

Term of employment :
Fixed-term (CDD)

Work rate :
100%

Duration :
6 months

Remark :
Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup’s website will be considered. Files sent by agencies without a mandate will not be taken into account.

Reference :
Job Nb 3320

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