Three Funded M.Sc./Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Positions:
Modeling Geothermal Flow, Geological (White) Hydrogen, and Hypogene Cave Systems
We seek motivated and curious M.Sc., Ph.D., or Postdoctoral candidates to join funded research projects focused on modeling crustal geothermal flow and water–rock interactions, with applications to geological (“white”) hydrogen systems and hypogene cave formation.
Background:
Understanding the processes associated with geothermal flows rising from deep within the Earth’s crust, and their accompanying water-rock interactions, is essential for the transition to a low-carbon economy (‘the energy transition’). Such flows are sources of geothermal energy and critical minerals required for green technologies, and they are directly linked to carbon capture and storage, hydrogen fuel storage, and other processes within the renewable-energy system.
To address these questions, our research combines mathematical and computational modeling with insights from field observations and laboratory experiments. This interdisciplinary approach—connecting
physics, geology, and computational modeling—is a proven methodology for advancing our understanding of subsurface processes.
The current projects focus on three interconnected research directions, described in more detail below: (1) hypogene cave systems formed by deep geothermal flow; (2) geological (“white”) hydrogen generation, migration, and trapping; and (3) theoretical and numerical modeling of water–rock interactions and geomechanics in geothermal systems.
The research will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Roi Roded (Tel-Hai, University on the Rise) and Prof. Einat Aharonov and Prof. Amos Frumkin (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem), in collaboration with additional researchers from Israel and abroad.
• Flexible start date (Spring 2026). A living stipend and financial support will be provided to suitable candidates.
To apply, please send a CV and a short letter describing your relevant background and scientific interests to: roi.roded@mail.huji.ac.il. We welcome applications from candidates of all genders and backgrounds.
More details in the attached file: