PhD Student / Research Assistant (f/m/d) on "Geothermal Energy"

Your Tasks

As part of the BMFTR collaborative project LangRes - Long-term behaviour of coupled reactive transport processes in deep hydrothermal reservoirs - you are conducting flow experiments using geothermal reservoir rocks from Germany. In doing so, you are collecting data to improve our understanding of dissolution, precipitation and particle transport processes. Changes in the reservoir rocks over the operational lifetime of hydrothermal systems play a central role in this context. The experimental data collected form the basis for further reactive transport models using innovative AI modelling approaches.

You will be working on a collaborative project with national partners from academia and industry. The LangRes consortium aims to improve process-related predictive capabilities for reservoir utilisation through simulation calculations.

There is an opportunity to pursue academic qualifications with the aim of obtaining a PhD within an international team of scientists.

Your Profile

• You have a university degree (Master) in one of the following disciplines: Applied Geosciences, Geophysics, Environmental Engineering or a comparable degree.
• Knowledge of analytical and numerical simulation of reactive transport processes in the subsurface, as well as laboratory experience and programming skills (e.g. Python), are desirable.

We Offer

• Science for Impact :
  Engage with topics of societal relevance - in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.
• Flexible Working Hours :
  Take advantage of flexible-hours schemes, remote-work options, part-time models, and a 30-day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work-life balance.
• Career-Building and Developmental Opportunities :
  We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing-education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.
• Family-friendliness :
  The "KIT-Family +" program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent-child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.
• Stay Healthy :
  Under the motto "Fit at KIT - Body, Mind and Soul," we promote your well-being through fitness classes, mental-health programmes, and regular preventive health examinations.
• Individualised Extra Benefits :
  Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Job locationKarlsruhe (and Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen)

Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Contract durationlimited for 36 months

Contact person in line-managementHerr Prof. Dr. Philipp Blum
[email protected]

If you have general questions about the application process, please contactJana Kehrer
Personalservice (PSE)
[email protected]
+ 49 721 608-45415

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: June 10, 2026
Job posting number: 1128/2026