Research Associate in Numerical Methods for Multi-Scale Modelling
of Multi-Phase Flow through Porous Media
A fixed term post for 24 months
Salary range: £32,100 to £40,720 per annum
Applications are invited for a Research Associate to join the Novel Reservoir Modelling and Simulation (NORMS) Group in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering. The NORMS group develops and applies new methods to accurately model complex geological heterogeneities in subsurface reservoirs, and new methods to simulate multiphase flow and transport processes in these models. Applications of the research are numerous and include prediction of CO2 sequestration, hydrocarbon recovery (including improved and enhanced recovery), groundwater flow, and contaminant transport.
The NORMS group combines expertise in numerical modelling from the Applied Modelling and Computation Group (AMCG), and in geological modelling, porous media flow and subsurface applications from the Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering Group (PGE). This unique combination of expertise has allowed NORMS to make rapid progress in applying leading edge numerical and computational methods to problems of subsurface flow and transport.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to work within a large multi-disciplinary research group developing and applying advanced modelling techniques. The post is funded by the Qatar Carbonates and Carbon Storage Centre and is part of a substantial research program to develop novel computational methods for modelling and simulation of multi-scale, multi-phase flows in porous media. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team members already in place. This will be primarily within Imperial College London, but will also include significant contact with UK and overseas academic and industrial partners. S/He is also expected to regularly publish papers in international refereed journals, and give presentations at relevant international conferences.
Applicants should possess a PhD, or equivalent, in a numerate subject area such as Mathematics, Physics, Computing, or Engineering. They should have experience in the use and development of numerical methods for the solution of systems of PDEs, ideally on unstructured grids and for fluid dynamics applications. Experience of meshing complex structures, modelling multi-phase flow in porous media, large scientific computing projects and high performance computing would also be advantageous.
Informal inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Matthew D. Jackson (+44 (20) 75946538) or Professor Christopher C. Pain (+44 (20) 75949322).
Our preferred method of application is online via our website at the following link: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment (select "Job Search" and enter the job reference no EN20130073FH). Please complete and upload an application form as directed and submit any other relevant supporting documents such as your full CV.
Should you have any queries please contact: Mrs Darakshan Khan via email: d.khan@imperial.ac.uk
Closing date: 12 April 2013
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