General information
Position description
Category
F13 Hydrogeology - Engineer / Researcher
Job title
Postdoc numerical modeling of underground physical barriers
Contract
Post-doctoral contrat
Contractual hours
Full-time
Contract duration
36 months
Context and contributions of the position
In the context of climate change, recurring droughts and increasing pressure on water resources mean that innovative adaptation solutions need to be developed and evaluated.
Among the potential technical solutions, underground physical barriers (UPB), which have been developed in South-East Asia and Turkey in recent years, need to be studied to understand their potential, constraints and limitations.
BRGM leads a series of multidisciplinary studies to this, combining approaches from general and mathematical hydrogeology (analytical and distributed modelling), geology, geophysics, civil engineering, sociology and economics.
Job description
Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of France's leading public institution for Earth Science applications bringing together 1,000 wholeheartedly committed experts across 29 bases in Mainland and Overseas France.
BRGM focuses on enhancing geological knowledge and understanding of surface and sub-surface-related phenomena, with a view to meeting the challenges of environmental changes through innovative projects with societal implications.
The main research question of the postdoc is: Quantifying the hydraulic effects and impact on transport processes of installing underground physical barriers in different hydrogeological contexts (with or without saline intrusion, with or without exchange with the nearby river, with or without managed aquifer recharge) and with different geometries of natural structures.
The approach is carried out in close interaction with the other scientists.
Main tasks:
- Bibliography of distributed numerical modelling of UPB and their quantitative (and qualitative) impacts on groundwater ;
- Development of a numerical modelling strategy based on the state of the art and designed to meet the objectives set by the project ;
- Definition of indicators for measuring the impact of a UPB on groundwater (changes in water levels, groundwater flow paths and flowrates, groundwater-river interactions) ;
- Comparison of the results of the digital simulations with existing analytical solutions in the literature or those developed by the team during the project.
The results will be published in French and international scientific journals on hydrogeology.
Profile
Requested start date : as soon as possible
Education : PhD or equivalent
Experience :Junior
You will demonstrate the following skills and abilities :
- Proven experience of distributed numerical modelling using finite element or finite difference codes ;
- Ability to assimilate the state of the art in numerical modelling of UPB and to propose a modelling strategy adapted to achieve BRGM's objectives ;
- Excellent ability to read, speak and write in French and English ;
- Ability to conceptualise complex problems ;
- Interest in interdisciplinary teamwork.
Working conditions
The position is based at DEPA/NRE in Montpellier city and involves close interaction with other specialists from the project team, in particular the DEPA/GDR numerical modelling experts.
Within an environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, particularly thanks to remote working, BRGM prides itself on providing a friendly and caring place to work.
Awarded HRS4R certification in 2021, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career at BRGM.
We provide you with a range of tools for developing your skills and expertise, with scope for career progression and geographic mobility.
At BRGM, you will gain from such benefits as a 13th month salary, days off compensating for unpaid overtime, restaurant vouchers, sports facilities as well as holiday and leisure options.
At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. It is easy to apply! Please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 28/10/2024.
Because diversity matters to us at BRGM, all of our job vacancies are open to everyone !
We will examine your application as soon as the closing date has passed. If your application is short-listed, we will contact you for recruitment interviews during which you will have the opportunity to talk with the recruitment and HR departments as well as a cross-functional department.
Position location
Job location
France, Occitania: Pyrenees-Mediterranean, Herault (34)
Location
MONTPELLIER