*************************************** PhD positions in geophysics in Iceland *************************************** From: Þóra Árnadóttir <thora1@xxxxx> The Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Iceland, is a new research institute within the University of Iceland that combines the Universitie´s strengths in the Earth sciences. Twenty seven professors and senior researchers at the institute and about twenty other staff work within most fields of Earth science in a dynamic and collaborative research environment. Currently, there are about 10 PhD students at the institute of five different nationalities and their numbers are rising. The Institute of Earth Sciences has three vacant positions for PhD students in geophysics that are tied to funded projects. They are: Structure of the Iceland crust from ambient seismic noise tomography: The purpose of the project is to perform tomographic analyses of the Iceland crust based on seismic wave speed. The analysis method is novel and is based on surface waves that are isolated in correlograms of microseismic noise generated by wave motions on the ocean around Iceland. The student needs strength in computer programming and data analysis. He will gain experience with data ackquisition, time-series analyses, surface-wave analyses, inverse theory and the theoretical description of microseismic noise (Contact Dr. Ólafur Guðmundsson for further details). Sea-level changes around Iceland: The objectives of the project are to assemble all available tide gauge and satellite data, apply appropriate corrections, and interpret in terms of global sealevel change, crustal movements, ocean currents and conditions. (Contact Prof. Páll Einarsson for further details) High-rate continuous GPS observations in Iceland: The goal of this project is to introduce a new type of crustal deformation monitoring in Iceland by continuous GPS measurements with a sampling rate of 1 second in selected areas. The high sampling rate enables us to study both dynamic as well as transient and slower rate deformation processes related to earthquakes, volcanic activity and plate spreading in Iceland. The project is a collaborative effort between Icelandic scientists and co-workers in Europe, US and Japan, and includes three other PhD positions at different universities. The student needs to have a strong background in computer programming and data analysis. He will gain experience in GPS field work, data analysis, and deformation modelling. Further information on the project can be found at: http://www.norvol.hi.is/~thora/ondvegi.html or by contacting Dr. Thóra Árnadóttir Applications must include a CV, a copy of university diplomas with grade information and two references. Applicants must specify which projects interest them most and send the application to: Geophysics PHD01, Institute of Earth Sciences, Askja, Sturlugata 7, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland. The application deadline is on the 1st of June, 2006. Those that are interested are encouraged to contact Ólafur Guðmundsson (olafurg@xxxxx), Páll Einarsson (palli@xxxxxxxxxxxxx) or Thóra Árnadóttir (thora1@xxxxx) for more information about the projects and other information. ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
