Experimentswith a true-triaxial frame to investigate fracture initiation innaturally fractured rock formations. The experiments represent thereality of hydraulic fracturing of boreholes at great depth. Advanceddata-acquisition with a state-of-the-art ultrasonic monitoring systemmakes it possible to determine the fracture propagation and fluid flowduring the test. Numerical modelling of the experiments will be used tointerpret the data. The successful candidate will be able to performexperiments and numerical simulations and is expected to make newcontributions in the set-up of the experimnets

Required education/skills: University Graduate
Requirements: MSc level graduate in Petroleum Engineering, Physics,Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering. Strong mathematicalbackground and experience with sophisticated experimental techniques,preferably in fluid or rock mechanics

Affinity with experimental work in a team. Feeling for combining theoryand experiment. Education: Geophysicist, Physics, PetroleumEngineering, Rock Mechanics or Mechanical Engineering.

Delft University of Technology

Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Temporary for a period of 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

dr. C.J. de Pater
E-mail address: C.J.dePater@citg.tudelft.nl

 
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

You can apply for this job before 16-01-2005 by sending your application to:

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber ATCITG04.19.

URL Link: PhD Studentshhip, Investigate Fracture Initiation - TU Delft