Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada – Master’s Scholarship in Geological Carbon Storage (2025)

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Program Overview

The Departments of Earth Science and Process Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland are inviting applications from highly motivated Master’s candidates to join a cutting-edge research project focused on geological carbon storage. This fully funded position will begin in either September 2025 or January 2026, and requires in-person participation at the St. John’s campus in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Karem Azmy and Dr. Lesley James, contributing to research at the intersection of geochemistry, reservoir characterization, and carbon capture and storage (CCS).

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Project Description

The research project aims to investigate the geochemical and petrophysical dynamics of COâ‚‚ storage in subsurface geological formations. Core activities include:

• Characterizing reservoir properties using petrographic and mineralogical facies analysis.

• Identifying zones with high porosity, permeability, and effective sealing potential.

• Assessing geochemical risks associated with COâ‚‚ injection, including dissolution, cementation, and trapping mechanisms.

• Conducting reactive transport modeling using software such as PHREEQC or TOUGHREACT.

• Performing laboratory experiments on mineral dissolution and precipitation under ambient and simulated geological storage conditions.

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Scholarship Details

• Funding Type: Fully Funded

• Degree Level: Master’s

• Institution: Memorial University of Newfoundland

• Location: St. John’s, NL, Canada

• Start Date: September 2025 or January 2026

• Application Deadline: July 18, 2025

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Scholarship Benefits

• Full financial support for the entire duration of the Master’s program.

• Opportunity to work on innovative research funded by the Marathon of Hope initiative.

• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and advanced analytical equipment.

• Supervision and mentorship by internationally recognized faculty.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in one of the following or closely related fields:

  • Engineering: Petroleum, Chemical, or Geological

  • Science: Geochemistry, Geology, Chemistry, or Surface Chemistry

• Have academic or research experience in experimental work or simulation/modeling.

📌 Candidates with exceptional academic backgrounds in related disciplines will also be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• For non-native English speakers, a valid English language proficiency certificate with strong scores in speaking and writing is required.

• All academic documents must be in English.

• Candidates must satisfy the admission criteria of the School of Graduate Studies at Memorial University:
  www.mun.ca/become/graduate

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Preferred Qualifications

We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• Practical experience or familiarity with:

  • Geological diagenesis, mineral chemistry, and high-pressure/high-temperature experimental setups.

  • Advanced lab instruments including:

    • Coreflooding systems

    • IFT/Wettability testers

    • Porosimetry & Permeametry (He, Hg)

    • SEM-MLA, XRD, XRF, AFM

    • Capillary centrifuges, Rheometers, PVT setups

• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and simulation tools, such as:

  • PHREEQC, PFLOTRAN, TOUGHREACT

  • ChemStation, COMSOL, PETREL, ECLIPSE, CMG

  • Programming languages (Python, MATLAB)

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file (max 8 MB) containing the following:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a publication list

2. Statement of Interest (research goals and motivation)

3. Copies of degree certificates and transcripts

4. English language certificate, if applicable

5. A link or file with your thesis and/or relevant publications

6. Names and contact information of three referees

📩 Send your complete application to: hiberniaadmin@mun.ca

🔗 If your file exceeds 8 MB, please share a downloadable link instead.

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