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                We are looking for a PhD candidate fascinated in modelling erosion processes in sensitive clay slopes. The highly sensitive clays, called quick clays, can change from solid to liquid with small 
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                work. A model is to be developed to estimate the material mass breakdown for various cell designs and cell formats. The model will be validated from teardown analysis of commercial lithium-ion battery 
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                materials for synthesizing different types of hydrogen storage molecules. Using advanced quantum mechanical calculations, you will develop multi-scale models to study reaction kinetics and improve catalyst 
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                of quick clays. A novel combination of miniaturised thermal-hydro-mechanical experiments and particle level modelling will be pursued to unravel the unique mechanisms that make quick clays so hazardous and 
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                qualifications Marine biogeochemical processes Hydrodynamic processes related to ships, turbulence, or mixing Oceanographic modelling Data analysis and programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or R) Interdisciplinary 
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                must be written in English and include: A cover letter (max 2 pages) that clearly outlines your motivation, qualifications, and fit for the position. If you have not yet completed your qualifying degree