PhD - Near surface geological heat storage in urban areas

University of Kiel

Kiel, Germany

 

Description

 

The department of Applied Geology is offering a PhD position on the porject "Geochemical investigation of effects from near-surface geological heat storage in urban areas: Quantification of site-specific near-surface changes in hydrogeochemical ground water composition as a function of temperature." The project is part of the joint research project ANGUS+: "Effects of using the geological subsurface as a thermal, electrical or material storage system in the context of the energy turnaround - Dimensioning, risk analysis, impact predictions as basis of a future land use planning for the subsurface"

 

Requirements

 

The candidate should have an MSc or an equivalent degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Geo-Ecology or a related subject. Desirable is profound knowledge in inorganic aquatic geochemistry and experience in experimental and analytical laboratory work. The candidate should have excellent writing and verbal communication skills in at least English.

 

More information and applications

 

Interested candidates should send an application letter including the usual documents (curriculum vitae, certificates, etc.) until February 15th 2013 via e-mail to:

 

Dr. Ralf Köber, e-mail: rk@gpi.uni-kiel.de