At RWTH Aachen University, we are looking for at least 3 highly motivated scientists to work in an interdisciplinary project aiming at the improvement of exploration, development, and exploitation strategies for geothermal reservoirs, as well as for the simulation of CO2 sequestration related processes. For this purpose, numerical software is developed in the following areas:

(1) multiphase flow and phase change

(2) treatment of nonlinearities in a coupled multi-physics simulator

(3) deterministic and stochastic inverse techniques

(4) uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis

(5) parallel computing and automatic differentiation

(6) virtual reality

We are looking for holders of a degree in geophysics, physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field. Proven programming capabilities (preferably Fortran9X) are required, as well as excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team. Geoscientific knowledge is a plus, though not absolutely necessary.

The work is part of a larger research initiative involving partners from RWTH Aachen University, FU Berlin University, Kiel University, and industrial partners. At RWTH Aachen University, the work is carried out in close cooperation among the following institutes:

* Applied Geophysics and Geothermal Energy, E.ON Energy Research Center, http://www.geophysik.rwth-aachen.de, Department of Geosciences

* Scientific Computing, http://www.sc.rwth-aachen.de, Department of Computer Science

* Center for Computational Engineering Science, http://www.mathcces.rwth-aachen.de, Department of Mathematics

This university is heavily investing in computational science, with new degree programs in that area as well as the innovative AICES graduate school (www.aices.rwth-aachen.de) which is funded within the framework of the German Excellence Initiative.

The position is open as of January 1, 2008 for an initial contract of a year with the possibility of extension for another two years and will be paid according to the TV-L pay scale with E13 or better depending on qualification. Applications for PhD and Postdocs are welcome. Further inquiries or applications should be directed to:

Volker Rath, Email: v.rath(_AT_)geophysik.rwth-aachen.de), Tel: +49(0)241 8094836, Skype: volker_rath

or

Martin Buecker, Email: buecker(_AT_)sc.rwth-aachen.de, Tel: +49(0)241 8024919

or in hardcopy to

Applied Geophysics and Geothermal Energy, E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen University, Lochnerstr. 4-20, D-52056 Aachen

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