************************************************************** From: Alan Whittington <whittingtona@xxxxxxxxxxxx> ************************************************************** Dear Colleagues, I would very much appreciate it if you could advertise the following positions. I apologize in advance for any multiple listings. Alan Whittington ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PhD and MS opportunities in experimental volcanology/petrology at the University of Missouri Highly motivated and academically strong graduate students (Ph.D. and M.S.) are needed to work on experimental volcanology and petrology projects in the Department of Geological Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia. Specific projects include: (i) investigating the physical properties and thermodynamics of subduction zone magmas, focusing on the effect of single and mixed volatile species on melt properties and feedback relations between magma physics and chemistry; (ii) rheology, thermal properties and emplacement of large-volume basaltic flows; (iii) studies of candidate astrominerals that may be present in circumstellar dust shells. Laboratory facilities at MU include high temperature muffle furnaces for sample synthesis; parallel plate and concentric cylinder viscometers allowing viscosity measurements over 12 orders of magnitude; high temperature differential scanning calorimeter and drop calorimeter, allowing heat capacity determination to 1400šC. Many additional facilities are available on the MU campus and at nearby institutions. The subduction zone magmas project is funded by an NSF CAREER award; research on this project will also involve fieldwork at active Guatemalan volcanoes, visits to other institutions for high-pressure synthesis of hydrous melts, and thermodynamic modeling. Applicants pursuing the PhD will be encouraged to complete a Minor in College Teaching, which will be excellent preparation for a future faculty position. Applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. degree in geology or a closely related field such as physics, chemistry, materials science or engineering. Previous high-temperature laboratory experience would be helpful but is not essential. For further information, please contact Dr Alan Whittington (whittingtona@xxxxxxxxxxxx). Further details about the department and available facilities may be found at http://geology.missouri.edu/ Informal interviews can also be arranged at the Fall AGU meeting in San Francisco. ============================================================== 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. ==============================================================
