The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.
Master thesis in context of highly radioactive waste disposal
Reference Number 9850
Quantifying radionuclide sorption in clay rock
Your responsibilities:
- Run models to quantify radionuclide sorption on clay minerals
- Identification of relevant geochemical processes
- Perform scenario analyses
Your qualifications:
- Study of geosciences, geoecology or Environmental Sciences
- Interest in geochemical processes in geological systems
- Basic knowledge about diffusion and sorption of dissolved species desired
- Experiences with numerical modelling are an advantage but not required
What we offer:
- Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Flexible working hours and conditions
- Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
- Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
Fixed-term: 6 months, with the option to extend (this requires a valid enrollment certificate in full-time study)
Working hours: Flexible, by arrangement
Place of work: Potsdam
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