Post Doc Research Associate - Subsurface Reactive Transport

$69,000 - $119,100/Yr

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Jefferson City, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Jefferson City, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Post Doc Research Associate position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) focuses on subsurface reactive transport modeling, particularly using the PFLOTRAN simulator to study CO2 injection into reactive rocks. The role involves collaboration with researchers to simulate multiphase fluid flow and reactive transport, contributing to projects related to contaminant fate, geothermal energy, and nuclear waste disposal. The associate will engage in professional networking and is expected to uphold high standards of data quality and communication, contributing to the scientific community and national energy security.

Responsibilities

• Run multiphase reactive transport models using the PFLOTRAN simulator.
• Collaborate with researchers to simulate multiphase fluid flow and reactive transport during CO2 injection.
• Model CO2 mineralization through complex reaction networks.
• Apply diverse numerical techniques to model CO2 reactivity in fractured rock.
• Develop strategies for critical mineral extraction concurrent with CO2 storage.
• Engage in project work related to contaminant fate and transport modeling, geothermal energy, and nuclear waste disposal.
• Develop an internal and external network of collaborators and project partners.
• Participate in professional societies at the regional and national level.

Requirements

• PhD received within the past five years or within the next eight months from an accredited college or university.
• Experience simulating groundwater flow, reactive transport, and/or multiphase flow within the Earth's subsurface.
• Experience with geochemistry or geochemical transport modeling software (e.g., PFLOTRAN, CrunchFlow, etc.).
• Experience modeling subsurface CO2 sequestration.
• Experience with state of the art numerical methods and programming in modern Fortran or C/C++.
• Python scripting experience (e.g., H5py, Matplotlib, NumPy, pandas, SciPy).
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems and high performance computing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience running PFLOTRAN.
• Demonstrated proficiency with verbal and written communications.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Telework options
• Tuition assistance
• Supplemental parental bonding leave
• Surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Fertility support
• Company funded pension plan
• 401k savings plan
• Up to 120 vacation hours per year
• Ten paid holidays per year