PDRA ENI Energy Futures Project at University

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate
.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research supporting the UK’s energy transition, as part of the UK Energy Futures Research Partnership
, a major collaboration between leading UK universities and industry.

The post will focus on advancing research into CO₂ Plume Geothermal (CPG) systems, an emerging low‑carbon technology that combines geothermal energy production with permanent CO₂ storage. You will work within a dynamic and inclusive research environment, collaborating closely with academic colleagues and industry partners, including Eni S.p.A., to develop innovative modelling approaches for sustainable geoenergy systems.

This is a fixed‑term Grade 6 role
, starting July/August 2026
, based at The University of Manchester
.

• Developing advanced thermodynamic and compositional reservoir simulations for CO₂‑based geothermal systems
• Investigating the impact of geological heterogeneity on CO₂ flow, heat extraction and long‑term storage
• Applying GPU‑based modelling frameworks and machine‑learning‑enhanced approaches to fluid flow in porous media
• Collaborating with academic and industry partners across the UK Energy Futures consortium
• Disseminating research through high‑quality peer‑reviewed publications, reports and conference presentations

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

• A PhD in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. chemical engineering, fluid mechanics or reservoir engineering)
• Proven research expertise in fluid flow modelling in porous media
• Experience with advanced computational approaches, including GPU‑based modelling and/or data‑driven methods
• A strong publication record relevant to the project area
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and international research teams

• Expertise in fluid flow modelling across multiple length scales
• Experience contributing to supervision of postgraduate research projects
• Experience developing or working with in‑house or industry‑standard simulation tools

We value transferable skills, creativity and collaborative research practice as much as formal qualifications.

• Generous employer pension contribution
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Access to extensive professional development and industry collaboration opportunities

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Name:
Masoud Babaei
Email Address:
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