Post-doctoral position - Keele University, UK

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From: Ralf Gertisser <r.gertisser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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KEELE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES

RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND APPLIED
MATHEMATICS

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (6 Months Fixed-Term)

Salary: Grade 7 £27,466

Project: New insights into the deposit architecture and emplacement
mechanisms of block-and-ash flows using ground penetrating radar

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, high-calibre
postdoctoral research assistant (PDRA) to work on the above
NERC-funded project within the School of Physical and Geographical
Sciences. You will participate in fieldwork at Merapi volcano (Java,
Indonesia), carrying out field investigations of block-and-ash flow
deposits and supporting ground penetrating radar (GPR) data
collection. The postdoctoral research will entail analysis of
sedimentological and granulometric field data, petrographical and
textural characterisation of rock samples using the Central Electron
Microscope Unit at Keele and support of GPR data interpretation and
presentation. You will work closely with Dr. Ralf Gertisser and the
project team and will be fully involved in the dissemination of the
project results in internationally respected, peer-reviewed journals
and other appropriate outlets.

You will have a first degree and a PhD (or near to completing a PhD)
in an Earth science discipline. Background and demonstrated expertise
in one or more of the following areas is desirable: fieldwork in
active volcanic areas, field analysis of block-and-ash flow deposits
and ground penetrating radar data collection, processing and
interpretation.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Ralf Gertisser, Email:
r.gertisser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Full job packs are available from the Human Resources Department,
Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK. Fax: 01782 583471
or e-mail vacancies@xxxxxxxxxxx or
www.keele.ac.uk/depts/uso/hr/cwisvacs.htm

Please quote post reference number: RE08/01.

Closing date for applications: 28 February 2008.

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