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PhD scholarships in Geotechnics: Numerical Simulation of frac processes for deep geothermal systems (Germany)

The Chair for Rock Mechanics at the Geotechnical Institut of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany) offers a phd-position for superior diploma or master degree holder, which are interested in rockmechanical numerical simulations and have a sound mathematical and physical background. Knowledge of ITASCA-codes is of advantage, but no pre- requisit.

The program starts on 01.06.2012 for a duration of 2 to 4 years. The working languages are English or German. The thesis can be also written in one of the both languages. 

Requirements for Applicant:

Master or Diploma Degree in Engineering, Geophysics, Mathematics or Physics

Required documents

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copy of university degree
  • Reports, certificates
  • Letter of motivation
  • Exposé of doctoral project

 

Host institution:

University / Organisation
TU Bergakademie Freiberg
09596 Freiberg

Faculty / Institute
Institut für Geotechnik
Freiberg
http://tu-freiberg.de/fakult3/gt/

Supervisor of the Doctoral Thesis
Herr Prof. Heinz Konietzky

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