Thomas Hermans

PhD opportunity at Ghent University in groundwater remediation , with a focus on pore-scale imaging , geophysics , and dynamic probabilistic petrophysical modelling of hydrocarbon contamination using SIP and µCT . This opening is part of the European MSCA Doctoral Network RESCUE , which offers 15 PhD positions across an international consortium. The project sits at the interface of environmental science , physics , geology , civil engineering , and related quantitative fields, with collaboration across Belgium, France, Austria, Denmark, the UK, and beyond. Funding is provided through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme. The position is for 36 months , with an attractive MSCA salary and possible additional funding depending on the host institution. Candidates will also benefit from secondments, training modules, transferable skills courses, workshops, and conferences. Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent by recruitment time, must not already hold a PhD, and must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule . A minimum B2 English level is required. Relevant backgrounds include geophysics, geology, geosciences, environmental sciences, bioscience, civil engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, agronomy, computer science, data science, economics, or related disciplines. Programming and modelling experience in Python , R , or MATLAB is an asset. Application deadline: 12 July 2026, 23:59 CET . Apply via the online form, upload the requested documents, and indicate interest in position 3 . Applications by email will not be considered.