Salary: roughly £1650 net per month

Duration: 1 year fixed term contract

Closing date: 30^th May

Ref: 300401

Interview date: To be announced, but interviews will take place soon after the closing date. Interviews may take place at The University of Warwick or via Skype depending on the preference of the candidate.

This Post-doctoral position is a joint position between the University of Warwick, http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/, and the University of Tongji (Shanghai, China), http://civileng.tongji.edu.cn/en/. The successful candidate will be formally employed by the University of Tongji in Prof. Jiang’s group (http://geotec.tongji.edu.cn/selfpage/jiangmj/MingjingJiang.htm) although he or she will be seconded at the University of Warwick throughout the duration of the contract working with Dr Utili’s research group http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/staff/su/.

The successful candidate will employ the Discrete Element Method to investigate the effect of fracking on the generation of cracks and the progressive increase of rock porosity by simulating the progressive breakage of bonds binding rock minerals induced by fluid pressure.

Requirements

The candidate will hold a PhD in civil engineering, or earth sciences or a related area. Experience of numerical modelling with a Discrete Element Method code (open source or commercial one) is desirable. Preference will be given to candidate with previous research experience in subjects related to fracking.

Formal inquiries

For further information please contact Dr Stefano Utili, via email s.utili@warwick.ac.uk

Selection Panel

The selection panel will be a joint one between Tongji University and University of Warwick.

How to apply

To apply, please send a detailed CV, with a covering letter stating the position you are applying for (Ref 300401), a copy of your papers published in peer-reviewed journals, and the details of two referees to Dr Stefano Utili, at s.utili@warwick.ac.uk