M.Sc. – Hydrogeological Coupled Modelling of Groundwater Flow and Heat Flow Transport for Radiogenic Ore Exploration – Research Affiliate Program

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated M.Sc. student in hydrogeology/mathematical modelling/geological engineering to model groundwater flow and heat transport in a dynamic hydrogeological setting using the finite element Heatflow-Smoker code and the Tecplot graphics package. The work will broaden an existing 2D model developed for a six-borehole calibration test site in Ottawa by integrating more realistic boundary conditions and a new fracture characterization dataset. Model calibration will be carried out using existing borehole fluid temperature profiles and groundwater flow measurements.

The aim will be to then scale the model to a mine-scale (conceptually based on a region of the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan) with added heat sources (representing theoretical uranium deposits) to simulate the impacts on temperature profiles and assess what borehole logging techniques can capture these various thermal perturbations to support future exploration. A further consideration is the influence multiple interconnected boreholes may have on the flow system and the ability to determine radiogenic thermal signatures in a dynamic hydrogeological setting.

The application deadline might be extended.

Requirements and Conditions

See:
https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=2328098&toggleLanguage=en

https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=2328098&toggleLanguage=en

Application Deadline

July 28, 2025