PostDoc (f_m_x) - Reactive transport simulation of radionuclide migration in argillaceous formations - Potsdam, Deutschland - Helmholtz Centre Potsdam

Beschreibung

Reference Number

9213

Your responsibilities:

Conduct coupled numerical simulations to assess the potential environmental impact of high-level radioactive waste disposal in the overall hydrogeological system

Quantification of radionuclide migration in argillaceous formations on the host rock scale with a special focus on the geological conditions in Germany

Performance and evaluation of scenario analyses

Further development of existing, coupled modelling approaches to quantify the prevailing hydrogeochemical processes and possible process interactions

Presentation of own research results at national and international conferences and publication in scientific journals in English and German

Scientific and content-related support for ongoing research projects within the scope of the area of responsibility

Teaching courses at the Institute of Geosciences at the University of Potsdam and supervising students and doctoral candidates

Your qualifications:

Master of Science (M.Sc.) with a geoscientific focus and a doctorate (PhD) specialising in hydrogeology and/or hydrogeochemistry

Extensive knowledge of numerical modelling of mass transport processes and geochemical reactions of radionuclides in argillaceous formations (e.g. PHREEQC)

Basic programming skills (e.g. Python, R)

Extensive experience in the application of numerical simulation programmes in the processing of scientific questions

Interdisciplinary research experience in understanding and quantifying complex relationships and interactions in geological systems

Ability to cooperate in interdisciplinary and international working groups

Very good written and spoken German language skills are required, as the field of work focuses on the final disposal in Germany and the teaching takes place in the Bachelor's degree programme

Extensive knowledge of the German site selection procedure for the final disposal of highly radioactive waste is required

What we offer:

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment

State-of-the-art equipment

Public service benefits

Extensive training opportunities

Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre

Flexible working hours and conditions

Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by

Institute day-care centre on site

Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam

Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

Start date: 1st January 2025
Fixed-term: 3 years
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to "TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)". The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Place of work: Potsdam

Have we piqued your interest?

If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 31st May 2024 . Please use our online application form only.