************************************* Magma rheology postdoc, Bristol, UK ************************************* From: Ed Llewellin <ed@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 39-MONTH POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION AVAILABLE: Department of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, UK. "RHEOLOGY OF CRYSTAL BEARING MAGMAS" Magma rheology exerts a fundamental control on volcanic eruptive style and crystal-rich magmas are often associated with hazardous dome-forming eruptions, such as that of Montserrat, West Indies. This 39-month project will combine state-of-the-art laboratory experiments with numerical modelling to characterize the rheology of crystal-bearing magma and investigate its role in controlling the explosivity of volcanic eruptions. The project is funded by a research grant from the UK's Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and is a collaboration between Dr H M Mader (Earth Sciences, Bristol) and Dr E W Llewellin (BP Institute, Cambridge). The research follows on from previous work by the PIs on the rheology of bubble suspensions (Llewellin et al, 2002a, 2002b). The Postdoctoral Researcher will be based in the Department of Earth Sciences at Bristol. Contact with EWL will be maintained via a series of exchange visits. The successful candidate will have a numerate background with a PhD in Earth Sciences or a Physical Science. Experience of laboratory flow experimentation and numerical flow modelling is advantageous. References: EW Llewellin, HM Mader and SDR Wilson 'The rheology of a bubbly liquid.' Proceedings of the Royal Society, Series A, 458, 987-1016, 2002a. EW Llewellin, HM Mader and SDR Wilson 'The constitutive equation and flow dynamics of bubbly magmas.' Geophysical Research Letters 29(24), 2170, doi:10.1029/2002GL015697, 2002b. Grade: RA1A Salary: (£20,044-£22,289 pa) according to qualifications and relevant research experience. The University is developing a new pay, grading and terms and conditions structure that will be applied across all staff groups. All our jobs are currently being evaluated and we plan to implement a new structure during the 2006/2007 academic year. You can find further information at www.bris.ac.uk/personnel/reward/ Contacts for informal enquiries: Dr H M Mader h.m.mader@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or tel: (+44)(0)117-954-5400 Dr E W Llewellin ed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Closing date for applications: 9am on 30th June 2006 Timescale of appointment: Fixed term contract 39 months Anticipated interview date around 18th July 2006 Anticipated start date before 1st October 2006 To apply online or download the application form please visit https://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ and type in the job reference number 12234 into the 'Search Vacancies' box. ============================================================== 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. ==============================================================
