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The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, is advertising open PhD positions on Subsurface Energy Systems and Technologies, to start by August 2026.
The Geoenergy Systems Lab at The Ohio State University (OSU) is currently advertising open PhD positions on Subsurface Energy Systems and Technologies. The successful candidates will contribute to innovative projects focused on producing and/or storing energy from subsurface resources. The candidate will develop models to predict the behavior of subsurface reservoirs, design plants, and apply machine learning and digital twin modeling to subsurface energy systems.
The ideal candidates will:
- Have a master’s degree in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, environmental engineering, reservoir engineering, physics, or related fields;
- Have experience with computational fluid dynamics, MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages;
- Be detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively;
- Have demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English and a strong motivation for research;
- Be passionate about energy conversion, heat transfer, and thermodynamics;
- Have strong motivation in pursuing a Ph.D.
Candidates with expertise in fluid and thermal sciences are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are expected to begin in August 2026.
Application before the Priority deadline (typically ~Nov 30) is highly encouraged and significantly increases your chances for selection for a funded research position. Admission to the graduate programs is a requirement to start a PhD at OSU.
Admission information can be found via these links:
Candidates may also get in touch with the PI, Dr. Martina Leveni.
About OSU
At Ohio State, we unite world-class researchers, partners and industries to ask the bigger questions, spark new ideas and transform breakthroughs into real-world impact — revolutionizing the way we live, work and solve society’s greatest challenges. OSU has more than 400 geothermal wells that provide heating and cooling to campus buildings.
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