Organisation/Company IMEDEA-CSIC-UIB Department General Change Research Group Research Field Engineering » Civil engineering Engineering » Geological engineering Engineering » Other Geosciences » Other Environmental science » Earth science Physics » Applied physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 31 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Interested in contributing to the transition towards a low-carbon future? Join us in advancing our understanding of the subsurface processes that underpin safe and sustainable deployment of geo-energy technologies.

We offer a 4-year PhD position aimed at advancing the understanding of coupled processes, with particular emphasis on geochemical and geomechanical interactions in fractured rock induced by fluid injection/extraction. The research will focus on processes relevant to low-carbon geo-energy technologies, including geothermal energy, geologic carbon storage, and subsurface energy storage.

The position will be part of the NetDyn project (Connecting network structure to dynamics: Flow, transport and geomechanical processes in the heterogeneous subsurface for green energy technologies), funded by the Spanish Research Funding Agency (AEI). The PhD research will be supervised by Prof. Victor Vilarrasa and Dr. Iman Rahimzadeh Kivi. The position offers a gross annual salary of approximately €22,000. The candidate will perform their research in a collaborative and enthusiastic environment at the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA), a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence and joint research institute between the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB).

Requirements





Research Field Engineering » Civil engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Geological engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Geosciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Environmental science » Earth science Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Applied physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated, perseverant, and creative candidate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills willing to leave their footprint on science. Candidates should hold a MSc in Engineering, Physics, Geoscience, or a related discipline, and have good knowledge on geomechanics and/or geotechnical engineering, geochemistry and hydrogeology.

Specific Requirements

Experience in numerical modelling and programming will be appreciated. Experience in the processing and interpretation of experimental data would also be an advantage. Additionally, we will value scientific publications in international journals and participation in conferences. The candidate will be integrated into an international research team; thus, good communication skills and team working capabilities are required. An excellent level of English, both written and oral, is a requirement.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Years of Research Experience None

Additional Information

The 4-year PhD position offers a gross annual salary of approximately €22,000.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates should hold a MSc in Engineering, Physics, Geoscience, or a related discipline, and have good knowledge on geomechanics and/or geotechnical engineering, geochemistry and hydrogeology. An excellent level of English, both written and oral, is a requirement.

Selection process

Selection will be performed on the basis of the excellence of the CV and motivation. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to solve practical exercises and there will be an interview.

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📌 PhD Position in Coupled Processes in Fractured Rock (España)
🏢 IMEDEA-CSIC-UIB
📍 España