*************************************************************** From: Ralf Gertisser <r.gertisser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> *************************************************************** 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. ============================================================== 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. ==============================================================
