European Geosciences Union (EGU)
Assistant Professor - Energy Science and Engineering (Geothermal and/or Hydrogen
European Geosciences Union (EGU), Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Overview
Assistant Professor - Energy Science and Engineering (Geothermal and/or Hydrogen Subsurface Engineering)
– Stanford University, Energy Science & Engineering (ESE).
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Location: Stanford, United States of America. Sector: Academic. Level: Experienced. Employment type: Full-time. Salary: The expected nine-month base pay range for this position is $143,500 - $180,000. Responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to: Develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in sustainable subsurface energy systems with emphasis on geothermal energy and/or subsurface hydrogen production and storage. Contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and advise Ph.D. students. Collaborate across departments and institutes at Stanford to advance interdisciplinary research in energy and subsurface science. Research Focus
Geothermal Energy:
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), superhot rock (SHR), advanced geothermal concepts; subsurface fluid flow, heat transfer, rock mechanics; advanced drilling and completion technologies; geophysical and geochemical characterization; modeling and optimization; hybrid geothermal systems. Hydrogen:
Underground hydrogen detection and production (e.g., serpentinization, radiolysis, pyrolysis); hydrogen retention and loss in the subsurface; subsurface hydrogen storage (depleted reservoirs, salt caverns); verification of hydrogen storage; modeling and optimization; hybrid geological hydrogen and geothermal systems. Qualifications
Ph.D. by the time of appointment, in a relevant field such as Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Geophysics, Geology, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated record of research excellence and strong potential for developing innovative research and teaching programs. Application Materials
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of publications Research Statement (maximum 3 pages) outlining research interests, accomplishments, and future plans Teaching Statement (maximum 1 page) describing teaching philosophy and experience Names and contact information for three references Application Deadline: October 31, 2025, 11:00pm PST. Applications must be submitted online at the provided portal link. Additional Information Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants and employees with disabilities upon request. For general questions, contact the department. The university values faculty who foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with diverse backgrounds.
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Assistant Professor - Energy Science and Engineering (Geothermal and/or Hydrogen Subsurface Engineering)
– Stanford University, Energy Science & Engineering (ESE).
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Location: Stanford, United States of America. Sector: Academic. Level: Experienced. Employment type: Full-time. Salary: The expected nine-month base pay range for this position is $143,500 - $180,000. Responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to: Develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in sustainable subsurface energy systems with emphasis on geothermal energy and/or subsurface hydrogen production and storage. Contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and advise Ph.D. students. Collaborate across departments and institutes at Stanford to advance interdisciplinary research in energy and subsurface science. Research Focus
Geothermal Energy:
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), superhot rock (SHR), advanced geothermal concepts; subsurface fluid flow, heat transfer, rock mechanics; advanced drilling and completion technologies; geophysical and geochemical characterization; modeling and optimization; hybrid geothermal systems. Hydrogen:
Underground hydrogen detection and production (e.g., serpentinization, radiolysis, pyrolysis); hydrogen retention and loss in the subsurface; subsurface hydrogen storage (depleted reservoirs, salt caverns); verification of hydrogen storage; modeling and optimization; hybrid geological hydrogen and geothermal systems. Qualifications
Ph.D. by the time of appointment, in a relevant field such as Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Geophysics, Geology, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated record of research excellence and strong potential for developing innovative research and teaching programs. Application Materials
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of publications Research Statement (maximum 3 pages) outlining research interests, accomplishments, and future plans Teaching Statement (maximum 1 page) describing teaching philosophy and experience Names and contact information for three references Application Deadline: October 31, 2025, 11:00pm PST. Applications must be submitted online at the provided portal link. Additional Information Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants and employees with disabilities upon request. For general questions, contact the department. The university values faculty who foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with diverse backgrounds.
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