TU Delft Recruitment 2026 | Postdoctoral Researcher – Computational Geomechanics of Gas Migration in Clays
TU Delft Recruitment 2026 | Postdoctoral Researcher – Computational Geomechanics of Gas Migration in Clays
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology), Netherlands invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Geomechanics of Gas Migration in Clays. The position is part of the EURAD-2 (European Joint Programme on Radioactive Waste Management) initiative and focuses on developing advanced computational models for gas migration in clay-based materials using physics-based modelling, hydro-mechanical simulations, and machine learning.
Position Details
Organization: TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Computational Geomechanics, Gas Migration & Hydro-Mechanical Modelling
Project: EURAD-2 – Work Package HERMES
Location: Delft, Netherlands
About the Project
The research aims to develop efficient stochastic hydro-mechanical modelling frameworks for gas migration in clay formations, addressing key challenges in geological repository performance assessment.
The project focuses on:
Gas migration in low-permeability clay materials.
Coupled hydro-mechanical processes.
Material heterogeneity and uncertainty quantification.
Large-scale numerical simulations.
Physics-informed machine learning approaches.
The developed models will bridge high-fidelity process understanding with computationally efficient large-scale applications.
Key Research Responsibilities
The selected candidate will:
Develop physics-based upscaled numerical models for gas migration in clays.
Perform high-fidelity hydro-mechanical simulations.
Apply deep learning techniques to generate realistic heterogeneous material representations.
Extend stochastic modelling frameworks to include hydro-mechanical coupling.
Develop uncertainty quantification (UQ) methodologies for assessing the impact of material variability on gas migration.
Contribute to computational model development for repository system performance assessment.
Collaborate with researchers within the EURAD-2 consortium and international partners.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
A Ph.D. in Computational Geomechanics, Geomechanics, or a closely related discipline.
Strong background in numerical modelling of coupled hydro-mechanical processes.
Experience with uncertainty quantification and stochastic modelling.
Knowledge of computational mechanics and porous media modelling.
Interest in applying machine learning techniques to scientific modelling.
Strong programming, analytical, and scientific communication skills.
Research Areas
The position combines expertise in:
Computational Geomechanics
Hydro-Mechanical Coupling
Numerical Simulation
Gas Migration in Porous Media
Uncertainty Quantification (UQ)
Stochastic Modelling
Deep Learning
Machine Learning for Scientific Computing
Geological Repository Performance Assessment
Why Join TU Delft?
Work on a prestigious European Commission-funded research programme.
Collaborate with leading international researchers in computational geomechanics and geological disposal research.
Contribute to cutting-edge developments combining physics-based modelling and artificial intelligence.
Access world-class computational research facilities.
Publish in high-impact journals and participate in international scientific collaborations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official TU Delft Careers Portal along with all required documents mentioned in the official recruitment notification.
Applicants are advised to carefully review the official advertisement for detailed eligibility requirements, application documents, and submission guidelines before applying.
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