University of Adelaide Shell Global Solutions PhD Scholarship 2025

This innovative PhD project will explore these novel approaches to modelling CO2 injectivity. The successful candidate will work with researchers at the University of Adelaide and Shell Global Solutions to develop an analytical tool that predicts the nature of CO2 propagation in heterogeneous media while accounting for diverse factors that influence flow dynamics. As part of this project the student will undertake a remote internship with Shell to produce the project deliverables.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$35,300 p.a., indexed annually
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Adelaide
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyUniversity of Adelaide
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a University of Adelaide Research Scholarship at the value of $34,210 p.a. (indexed annually), for 3.75 years. It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. Details of terms and benefits will be provided to the candidate in their Conditions of Award.

Requirements

• Despite the project is in the area of reservoir engineering, the main research is focused on mathematical physics, exact and asymptotic solutions of non-linear partial differential equations, and analytical methods in  fluid mechanics.
• MSc or high quality Honours in applied or pure mathematics, theoretical physics are the best fit. However, holders of MSc in engineering who can demonstrate high skills in Calculus II, III and fluid mechanics are also encouraged to apply. Scientific publications is a bonus.
• The successful candidate must be able to enrol as a full-time PhD student at the University in the year of the offer. They must remain based in Adelaide, South Australia for the duration of the award.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply, please email the following documents to principal supervisor Prof Pavel Bedrikovetski ([email protected]) with the name of the scholarship in the subject line:

• CV
• Cover Letter (of not more than 2 pages) outlining your interest in the PhD project and describing how your background and research area align with the project
• Degree certificates and relevant academic transcripts, with translations of non-English documentation

General enquiries

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For more information, kindly visit University of Adelaide scholarship webpage.