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Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Tiziana Vanorio

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Vanorio, Tiziana
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Geophysics
Materials Sci & Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
Two years, renewable
Appointment Start Date: 
As soon as the right candidates are identified
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://rgl.stanford.edu/
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Interested candidates should upload the required application material here

Does this position pay above the required minimum?: 
Yes. The expected base pay range for this position is listed in Pay Range field. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.
Pay Range: 
$72,000-$82,000

The Rock Physics and Geomaterials Laboratory at Stanford University invites applications for three postdoctoral research associates to join an interdisciplinary team from Stanford Geoscience and Stanford Engineering research groups that are working on solutions to some of the most challenging scientific problems facing our Planet. The laboratory integrates physics- and mechanics-based principles with solid-fluid interactions in porous media, whether rocks or geomaterials. Experimental methods and techniques characterizing porous media, from the macroscopic to the microscopic scale, are at the core of the groups’ disciplines.
 
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Required Qualifications: 

Position #1 (ID# SCI-ENG-CEMENT) — Purpose: Conduct research in cement and cement integrity, including wellbore applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applied engineering or applied geosciences with an entrepreneurial mindset to join a team translating the synergy of a geoscience-engineering technology for a sustainable cement solution into practice.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Rock Physics/Rock mechanics, Energy geoscience and engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields with expertise in geotechnical/geomechanics testing, micro- and nano-scale imaging techniques (SEM and TEM). Experience in cement chemistry and material synthesis will be a plus. Responsibility: Conduct research on laboratory experimentation and analysis of physical and mechanical data, focusing on deformation and fluid flow in geomaterials; be proactive in task management, project planning, and reporting.

Position #2 (ID# SCI-ENG-CARBMIN) — Purpose: Conduct research in carbon mineralization in basalt rocks.  The ideal candidates will have a strong background in applied geosciences/geophysics with experience in integrating experimental rock physics/mechanics with solid-fluid interactions in porous media. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Rock Physics/Rock mechanics, Energy geoscience and engineering. Candidates with experience in petrophysical characterization and rock deformation and development of experimental apparatuses will be given priority. Responsibility: Conduct research on laboratory experimentation and analysis of physical and mechanical data, focusing on deformation and fluid flow in rocks; be proactive in task management, project planning, and reporting.
 
Position #3 (ID# SCI-AEs) — Purpose: Conduct research in H2 and CO2 injection and geophysical monitoring through acoustic emissions. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in applied geophysics/seismology with experience in acoustic emissions (AE) sensors in a laboratory setting, data acquisition, and processing. Required Qualifications: a Ph.D. in physics, rock physics, geomechanics, geotechnical engineering, or closely related discipline. Responsibility: Conduct research on laboratory experimentation and analysis of geophysical data, focusing on cracking porous materials; be proactive in task management, project planning, and reporting.
 
Required for all three positions:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills to work in high-energy interdisciplinary teams
  • Proven presentation and writing skills
Required Application Materials: 

For full consideration, interested candidates should send one PDF with:

  • a cover letter including their date of availability, suitability, and motivation for the role;
  • their CV, research interest(s);
  • the contact information of three references.

 
Applications will be reviewed until a suitable applicant is found. Please include the position ID# in the cover letter.

 

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.