The PIROS project places research and innovation at the heart of the energy transition, exploring the potential of geothermal energy as a renewable source in the mountainous areas of the Eastern Pyrenees. Its ambition is to promote sustainable development in the Pyrenean territory and improve the quality of life of its inhabitants. The key objectives of PIROS are to assess and harness the geothermal potential of the region's thermal water sources; determine optimal uses according to different areas (electricity generation, heating, health/well-being, or other direct applications); analyze the socioeconomic impact of geothermal energy on regional sustainable development; and contribute to energy sovereignty and the fight against climate change in the Pyrenees.
Specifically, this thesis will aim in geophysical characterization and hydrothermal modelling of fractured geothermal systems in the axial zone of the Central-Eastern Pyrenees.
Within this framework, the tasks to be carried out during the doctoral period will consist of:
- Bibliographic review of previous studies and methodologies
- Acquisition and processing of geophysical data
- Modelling of geophysical data (acquired within the framework of the project and integration of previous data)
- Analysis of petrophysical properties
- Hydrothermal modelling
- Discussion of the results within the framework of the other doctoral theses of the project
Gross salary per year: 24.000,12 €.
The deadline for submitting applications is from 9 to 23 September, both inclusive.
Where to apply
Website: http://www.ub.edu/caiac/solBeca?idConvocatoria=50570
Requirements
Research Field: Geosciences
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Hold a BSc/MSc in Physics, Geophysics, Geology or similars and fulfil the requirements to be admitted into the Earth Sciences PhD program at the Universitat de Barcelona.
https://www.ub.edu/escoladoctorat/en/access-and-admission/access-pathways-and-requirements
Languages: Spanish (Good), English (Good), Catalan (Basic), French (Basic)
Research Field: Geosciences
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
A full-time work contract (37.5 hrs/week). The researcher will have the possibility to participate in teaching activities for professional development (not obligatory, though).
Eligibility criteria
A specific committee will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:
- Grade point average of the academic transcripts from the applicant's bachelor's or master's degree studies (or 1st and 2nd cycle): up to 5 points out of a total of 10.
- Curricular merits: up to 1 point out of a total of 10 in accordance with the specific criteria listed in Annex 1.
- Suitability for the tasks to be performed within the framework of the research project or research support position to which the successful candidate will be attached: up to 4 points out of a total of 10.
Selection process
The specific committee will agree upon an award proposal and draw up a prioritized shortlist of candidates who have achieved a minimum of five points or declare the call for applications null and void if none of the applicants reach the minimum score.
The award proposal will be published in the UB's electronic office and must include the total scores of the candidates that have received a total of at least five points.
Application Process
According to the specific requirements and selection criteria, the candidates are expected to provide at least the following documents:
- Application form (online GAIA)
- Full CV
- BSc and MSc academic transcripts
IMPORTANT:
Additional comments
The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 10 working days from the date of notification of the selection.
Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).
Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the time necessary for administration to prepare the labour contract and present the necessary documents for the selected candidate to be hired.
This date will be linked to the availability of the proof of the formalization of the registration of the PhD program UB, at the time of signing the contract.
For additional information regards this offer, please, contact Dr. Anna Martí, annamarti@ub.edu
Website for additional job details: https://t.ly/aNv4t
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Universitat de Barcelona
Country: Spain
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Barcelona
Postal Code: 08007
Street: Martí i Franquès, 1-11
Contact
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Barcelona
Website: https://web.ub.edu
Street: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585
Postal Code: 08007
E-Mail: annamarti@ub.edu
