2026 PhD Position in Geoscience, Geology, Geotechnic at RWTH Aachen University

The aim of the project is to improve hydraulic testing in deep boreholes for the purpose of nuclear waste repository characterization by establishing a process focused digital twin of the lifetime of a deep borehole. OptiHyd is lead by senior scientists at Fraunhofer IEG closely cooperating with the chair of Engineering geology and Hydrogeology at RWTH Aachen. Additionally, the selected candidate will get close contact with associated partners at AFRY Group, Solexperts Group and BGE mbH during stages and in field tests.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 9, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorRWTH Aachen University
• City to studyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
• School to studyRWTH Aachen University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Requirements

• A very good university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (eg, Geotechnical Engineering), Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Computational Engineering, or a similar program.
• Ability and availability for frequent travels of a few days to a few weeks in Germany and neighboring countries for conducting field work
• Ability and availability for several weeks long trainings at partner companies
• Drivers License B
• Some technical abilities in signal electrics and repair of mechanical equipment are considered an advantage
• Basic knowledge of programming languages ??(eg, C++ and Python) and computational modeling techniques (preferably FEM) are considered an advantage.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• For more information, kindly visit the RWTH Aachen University website.