Ph.D. in DEM modeling of the thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical mechanisms controlling H2 production during serpentinization M/F
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 mounth
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Géosciences Montpellier
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
34095 MONTPELLIER
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 14 May 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to develop Discrete Element Method (DEM) models, starting from the LMGC90 libraries, for coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical (THMC) processes in ultramafic tight rocks.
The project focuses on grain-scale modeling of deformation, flow, heat transfer, and geochemical reactions associated with hydration reactions and H2 production in mechanically stressed systems.
The candidate will develop and implement numerical models, validate them against experimental data, and run high-performance simulations.
Applicants should hold a Master's degree in mechanical engineering, geosciences, physics, or a related field, with strong skills in numerical methods and programming (e.g., C++, Python).
Experience with DEM, multiphysics coupling, or reactive transport is a strong advantage. The position offers a dynamic research environment with a co-coordination by the Laboratoire de Mécanique et Génie Civil (LMGC) and Géosciences Montpellier (GM) both at Montpellier University (France), access to advanced computational resources, and opportunities for scientific publication.
Duration: 3 years. Start date 1st of October 2026. Employer CNRS.
Your Work Environment
The workplan consists in developing and testing modeling tools and running simulations that reproduce experimental results. The candidate will participate to the experimental data (already acquired and to be acquired) analysis and to the determination of the experimental strategy during the 3 years duration of the PhD. The main computing resources will be that of the meso center ISDM-MESO. Standard CNRS working hours
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2300 € gross monthly
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR5243-HELOUR-078 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Earth and telluric planets: structure, history, models |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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