Job Information
Organisation/Company: IMEDEA-CSIC-UIB
Department: Global Change Research Group
Research Field: Engineering » Civil engineering; Engineering » Geological engineering; Engineering » Other; Geosciences » Other; Environmental science » Earth science; Physics » Applied physics
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
Country: Spain
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Mar 2027
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Interested in contributing to the transition towards a low-carbon future? Join us in advancing our understanding of the subsurface processes that underpin safe and sustainable deployment of geo-energy technologies.
We offer a 4-year PhD position aimed at advancing the understanding of coupled processes, with particular emphasis on geochemical and geomechanical interactions in fractured rock induced by fluid injection/extraction. The research will focus on processes relevant to low-carbon geo-energy technologies, including geothermal energy, geologic carbon storage, and subsurface energy storage. The position will be part of the NetDyn project (Connecting network structure to dynamics: Flow, transport and geomechanical processes in the heterogeneous subsurface for green energy technologies), funded by the Spanish Research Funding Agency (AEI). The PhD research will be supervised by Prof. Victor Vilarrasa and Dr. Iman Rahimzadeh Kivi. The position offers a gross annual salary of approximately €22,000. The candidate will perform their research in a collaborative and enthusiastic environment at the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA), a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence and joint research institute between the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB).
Where to apply
E-mail: victor.vilarrasa@csic.es
Requirements
- Engineering » Civil engineering — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Engineering » Geological engineering — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Engineering » Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Geosciences » Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Environmental science » Earth science — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Physics » Applied physics — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated, perseverant, and creative candidate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills willing to leave their footprint on science. Candidates should hold a MSc in Engineering, Physics, Geoscience, or a related discipline, and have good knowledge on geomechanics and/or geotechnical engineering, geochemistry and hydrogeology.
Specific Requirements
Experience in numerical modelling and programming will be appreciated. Experience in the processing and interpretation of experimental data would also be an advantage. Additionally, we will value scientific publications in international journals and participation in conferences. The candidate will be integrated into an international research team; thus, good communication skills and team working capabilities are required. An excellent level of English, both written and oral, is a requirement.
Languages
ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Years of Research Experience
None
Additional Information
Benefits
The 4-year PhD position offers a gross annual salary of approximately €22,000.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates should hold a MSc in Engineering, Physics, Geoscience, or a related discipline, and have good knowledge on geomechanics and/or geotechnical engineering, geochemistry and hydrogeology. An excellent level of English, both written and oral, is a requirement.
Selection process
Selection will be performed on the basis of the excellence of the CV and motivation. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to solve practical exercises and there will be an interview.
Additional comments
If you are interested, please submit your application, including your CV, English certificate, a cover letter describing your motivation for applying and highlighting your relevant qualifications and experience, and the contact details of two referees, to Victor Vilarrasa (victor.vilarrasa@csic.es) and Iman Rahimzadeh Kivi (iman.rahimzadeh@uib.es), by 31st of October 2026.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: IMEDEA-CSIC-UIB
Country: Spain
City: Esporles
Postal Code: 07190
Contact
City: Esporles
Website: https://imedea.uib-csic.es/
Street: Miquel Marquès, 21
Postal Code: 07190