******************************************************************** Subject: PhD and postdoc positions in physical volcanology at the Earth Science Institute of Orleans From: Alain Burgisser <burgisse@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> ******************************************************************** Applications are invited for one doctoral student position and one postdoctoral research position at the Earth Science Institute of Orleans (ISTO, www.cnrs-orleans.fr/~webisto/gp5/indexe.php) in France (CNRS – University of Orleans) One PhD student position in physical volcanology starting in January 2009 or later. The PhD candidate will primarily work in numerical modeling of magma ascent in volcanic conduits and its coupling with the chemistry of magma degassing. Emphasis will be on the development of an existing computer code (Fortran) in a parallelized environment. The candidate will take part in a project funded by the European Research Council that seeks to model the quantity and composition of volcanic gases as a function of the petrology of the magma at depth and the eruptive regime. As the outputs of the model will be tested against gas measurements at active vents, the candidate will actively participate in collecting new observations at an actively growing dome of high-viscosity magma such as at Soufrière Hills volcano, Montserrat. The maximum employment period is 3 years. The ideal candidate will have a background in Geology, Geophysics, or Physics and should be willing to travel to the field localities. Application should be written in English and include a brief description of research interest and past experience, a CV with a list of classes taken during the University degree as well as the grades obtained, and an abstract of the Masters thesis. The candidates are encouraged to provide letter(s) of recommendation and contact information to reference persons. For more information and application, please contact Alain Burgisser, phone: +33 (0)238 25 53 89, burgisse@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx One postdoctoral research position in physical volcanology starting in January 2009 or later. The focus of this fellowship is the development of gas permeability in magmas. The fellow will determine the controls of bubble network formation and collapse by reviewing existing decompression experiments and designing new ones so as to complete a database of bubble coalescence in magmas of various viscosities. Essential parameters quantifying bubble connectivity and gas permeability will be acquired through 3D measurements of the experimental products. This will entail, among other tasks, running the new high-resolution, X-Ray microtomograph at ISTO. The candidate will interact with other members of a project funded by the European Research Council that seeks to model the quantity and composition of volcanic gases as a function of the petrology of the magma at depth and the eruptive regime. The appointment is for 2 years with a possible extension of one year. The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, Physics, or related field. Interested candidates should send a CV including a list of publications, an electronic version (or URL) of their PhD thesis, and the name and addresses of two referees. For more information and application, please contact Alain Burgisser, phone: +33 (0)238 25 53 89, burgisse@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ============================================================== 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. ==============================================================
