[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Carbon Mineralization at LDEO

[Aileen Goldberg]

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 at 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 at: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#/87010

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/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. /

-- 
Aileen Goldberg  (Pronouns: she/her)
Recruitment Specialist

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | EARTH INSTITUTE
Palisades, New York
Phone During Remote Operations: 917.991.5925
www.ldeo.columbia.edu
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