Senior Lecturer/Research Scientist in the simulation of transport processes in porous and/or fractured media
University of Neuchâtel - Center for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN)
The CHYN offers a stimulating research environment with approximately 50 collaborators. The candidate will have access to a comprehensive pool of field and laboratory equipment, technical support staff, and computing facilities. More information on ongoing projects can be found on the CHYN website.
Homepage: https://www.unine.ch/chyn
Energy, Resources and the Environment (ERE)
Hydrological Sciences (HS)
The Center for Hydrogeology and Geothermics of the University of Neuchâtel (CHYN) is advertising a position of
Senior Lecturer/Research Scientist in the simulation of transport processes in porous and/or fractured media
Requirements
- Ph.D. in earth sciences, fluid mechanics or equivalent (obtained no more than 10 years ago).
- Expertise in numerical simulation applied to flow and transport processes in porous and/or fractured media (numerical methods, multiphysics).
- Solid teaching experience.
Teaching and Research Activities
- Teaching geosciences in our bachelor's degree programs and advanced courses in our master's degree program in hydrogeology and geothermal energy.
- (Co)Supervising Bachelor, Master and PhD students.
- Develop research activities in collaboration with CHYN and Faculty of Science research groups in one or more of the following areas: geothermal energy, heat storage, solute transport, reactive transport, geological CO₂ storage, or related topics.
- Actively participate in the life of the institute, the management of research infrastructure (particularly IT), and the development of teaching and research projects.
Starting date: 01.04.2026 or to be agreed upon.
Employment rate 75%
Contract duration: 4 years, renewable for 2 additional years
Further information can be obtained from Prof. Benoît Valley at benoit.valley@unine.ch or by visiting the website www.unine.ch/sciences.
Application deadline: 31.01.2026
Applications, including a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae (containing a list of publications), a copy of degrees and contact details of three referees, must be sent by email to Application.CHYN@unine.ch as a single PDF file by January 31, 2026 with the subject line “[Application_MA2025:] Your Name”.