Published: 06 January 2024
Zürich
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ETH Zürich
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PhD Position in Mechanical Rock Preconditioning
100%, Zurich, fixed-term
The Engineering Geology Group (Prof. Jordan Aaron) is looking for a creative and motivated PhD candidate with a strong interest in rock mechanics and laboratory experiment design. The position is expected to start in June 2024 and is fully funded for 4 years.
Job description
You will develop a new methodology for the mechanical preconditioning of rock for underground energy storage and recovery applications. You will be working in the Rock Physics and Mechanics Lab within the Department of Earth Sciences to design and develop a mechanical rock pre-conditioning method. Using the new method, you will conduct laboratory pre-conditioning experiments under in-situ stress and temperature conditions relevant to applications such as Enhanced Geothermal Systems.
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We are an enthusiastic and collaborative research group with many opportunities for multi-disciplinary cutting-edge research in engineering geology. There are significant opportunities to broaden your research interests and develop your academic career. We further offer training in teaching through teaching assistantships, as well as access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research equipment.
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Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
The application deadline for this position is July 31, 2024.
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the Department of Earth Sciences can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Radhika de Silva, Email: E-Mail schreiben (no applications).
About ETH Zürich
Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
The application deadline for this position is July 31, 2024.
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the Department of Earth Sciences can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Radhika de Silva, Email: E-Mail schreiben (no applications).