Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Mechanisms of Transport in Carbonate Porous Systems

(Applications open until 09/19/2023)

Project:

Study of Water/Oil Displacement in Porous Media: Analysis of Experimental Data through 2D Micromodels, 3D and 4D X-ray Microtomography, and Discrete Lattice-Boltzmann Simulations

Funder:

Equinor

Fellowship Value:

R$ 10,000.00

Duration:

Up to 42 months (until December 2026)

Workload:

40 hours per week

Available Positions:

1

Work Location:

UFSC – Campus Joinville

Position Summary:

The researcher will be responsible for investigating the role of wettability and film formation in multiphase transport within porous media, focusing on their influence on relative permeability and irreducible saturation measurements. The objective is to enhance numerical simulation tools that describe this transport at the pore scale, with special attention to the Lattice-Boltzmann method. While the central focus is on the numerical aspect, the project will also involve the analysis of experimental results obtained from fluid injection visualizations using tomography conducted at the Porous Media Laboratory (LMPT/UFSC), the Brazilian synchrotron light source Sirius at the National Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS/CNPEM), and the Oil Reservoir Laboratory (LABORE/UNICAMP).

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate should have research experience in fluid mechanics, with strong skills in the application of numerical methods. Previous experience in projects related to digital rock analysis and porous media is a plus, especially with specific knowledge of the Lattice-Boltzmann method (LBM).

Responsibilities:

The researcher will develop and apply numerical models and algorithms for the analysis and simulation of digital rocks, using advanced computational modeling and image processing techniques. Collaboration with other research team members to develop new methodologies and tools for analyzing digital rock data is expected. Additionally, the researcher will contribute to writing scientific articles, conference presentations, technical reports, and research funding proposals.

Requirements:

• PhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science;
• Experience in modeling and simulation in fluid mechanics, preferably with the Lattice-Boltzmann method;
• Preferably, experience in algorithm development and image processing techniques;
• Preferential knowledge in parallel programming and high-performance computing;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Advanced English proficiency.

For more information, please refer to the Selection Notice or contact us via email at diogo.siebert@ufsc.br.