Research Scientist in Hydrogeochemistry 1433 views

The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a 2 year research scientist position within hydrogeochemistry linked to nuclear decommission and waste disposal, with possibility of extension.

Tasks and responsibilities:

The tasks will include:

• Numerical simulations of transport of radionuclides and metals, including geochemical/hydrochemical reactions and kinetics, utilizing numerical models, including programming, if feasible.
• Laboratory experiments to provide relevant chemical speciation data in order to understand processes such as dissolution/precipitation kinetics, redox, sorption and remobilization dynamics at relevant time scales as well as colloid transport for modeling purposes.
• Production of model parametrization data, utilizing advanced technologies in collaboration with CERAD personnel.
• Field experiments to study flow and transport in the subsurface using lysimeters, and geophysical techniques for characterization and time-lapse measurements. Combined in situ size and charge fractionation techniques will also be applied.

Qualification:

• Applicants must have a PhD degree or equivalent qualifications in Hydrochemistry, Geochemistry, Hydrogeochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Radioecology or Nuclear Chemistry.
• Experience from work with ionizing radiation or radionuclides as well as metals/mineralogy is an advantage. For candidates without competence within radiation, the Radiation protection course (KJM350) offered at NMBU will be mandatory.
• Knowledge of chemical speciation concepts as well as experience with relevant models such as PhreeqC, or related extensions such as HP2 (Hydrus) or piChem (FeFlow) or similar programs would be an advantage.

How to apply:

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