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Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Employer
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University
Location
Palisades, New York
Salary
$66,000.00
Closing date
Dec 30, 2021

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Discipline
Geochemistry
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Relocation Cost
No Relocation
Sector Type
Academia

Job Details

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University located in Palisades, New York, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position focusing on modeling fluid transport and geochemical controls on carbon mineralization in ultramafic systems (e.g ophiolites). These systems may provide large-scale repositories for safe, permanent storage of CO2 to combat climate change. Research is needed to understand and optimize reactive flow in dynamically brittle media at both lab and field scale and accurately assess CO2 storage capacities.

This postdoctoral researcher will work collaboratively with a team of researchers at Lamont Doherty and Columbia University on a continuing project to advance technologies for CO2 injection including:

  • Develop or use computational models to understand fundamental physics of reactive flow of mixed water-CO2 systems in poro-elastic-plastic-brittle materials to evaluate and optimize “reactive-cracking” processes that may enhance permeability during to mineral carbonation.
  • Calibrate the theory against ongoing laboratory experiments.
  • Extend the models to understand field-scale implementation of CO2 storage demonstration projects in ultramafic reservoirs.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have completed or be nearing completion of a PhD in computational mathematics, civil or petroleum engineering, geochemistry, geological sciences or related disciplines, and have demonstrated competence in modeling geological reservoirs and/or coupled fluid-solid mechanics in large-deformation poro-elastic-plastic media. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, independent judgment, and demonstrated ability to conduct and publish high-quality research are required.

Prior work with carbon mineralization is desirable, as well as an understanding of geochemical, thermodynamic and fluid processes involved with ultra-mafic rock systems. Any questions about the position may be directed to Marc Spiegelman at mspieg@ldeo.columbia.edu. 

Initial appointment will be for 1 year, with eligibility for renewal for up to 2 additional years contingent on performance and funding.

This search will remain open for at least 30 days after the ad appears and will continue until the positions are filled.

Columbia University benefits offered with this Officer of Research appointment. 

For further information about this position and to submit your applications and other required documents, please visit our application site.

 

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer – Race / Gender / Disability / Veteran

The Lamont campus values diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from members of underrepresented minority groups.

We accept online applications only.

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Our center has a unique standing at Columbia University.  We are one of only a few centers in the United States actively developing a global climate model to understand past and future climates both on Earth and on other planets.  To do so, we have a special relationship with NASA.  We are co-located with the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies in Columbia’s Armstrong Hall. Here, Columbia and NASA scientists work closely together to advance climate science and improve societal resilience to climate-related challenges both in the United States and around the world.  CCSR scientists and staff also work with many other partners – private sector, governmental, and non-governmental organizations – to answer these challenging scientific, social, and economic questions.

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