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Open PhD positions at the Università di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
From: Luca Fedele <lfedele@xxxxxx>
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Dear All,
Please find enclosed the post for 2 PhD positions available at the Department of Earth Sciences (Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra), Università di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy, starting from January 1st 2010 [Contact: Prof. B. De Vivo - bdevivo@xxxxxxxx].
Sincerely
Luca Fedele
Open PhD positions (25th Cycle) at the Department of Earth Sciences (Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra), Università di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy, starting from January 1st 2010.
Title of the PhD programme: Internal dynamics of active volcanoes and hydrogeological-environmental risks. Supervisor: Prof. B. De Vivo (bdevivo@xxxxxxxx)
The research programme involves: Study of active volcanoes internal dynamics using fluid and melt inclusions; geophysical and volcanological studies; hydrogeological analysis of underground waters in volcanic areas; environmental pollution and risk assessment in volcanic areas.
The fluid and melt inclusion research will require extensive lab work (EMPA, SIMS, LA-ICP-MS, FTIR, Raman) in high-level foreign research Institutions (Virginia Tech, USA).
Requirements
• Degree in Geosciences
• Solid base of knowledge in the fields of mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry
• Good attitude toward collaborative work
• Good written and spoken English skills
Employment conditions
• Three-year PhD scholarship, with a net monthly salary paid by the University of Napoli Federico II of 1000 € (after taxes). An additional budget (50% increase of the salary) will be available for periods spent in foreign Institutions (up to 18 months).
• Guaranteed funding for research and training activities (including travels, use of in-house and external analytical facilities, attendance to conferences).
• An additional three-year PhD scholarship with no salary from the University of Napoli Federico II is also available. However independent funds will have to be found to cover the salary of the student.
Deadlines
• Candidates should apply by September 2, 2009. Application procedures will soon be published at: http://www.unina.it/ricerca/scuoledidottorato/en/index.jsp
• An examination will take place by teleconference on September 2009, for the selection of the candidates.
Useful links
University of Naples Federico II: http://www.international.unina.it/
Dept. of Earth Sciences: http://www.dst.unina.it/
Web Site prof. B. De Vivo. http://www.fluidenv.unina.it/ (in italian)
Prof. De Vivo personal Home Page: http://www.dst.unina.it/docenti/de_vivo.htm
Please contact Prof. B. De Vivo as soon as possible If you intend to apply.
Benedetto De Vivo: bdevivo@xxxxxxxx
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