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Postdoc position in physical volcanology at the Earth Science
Institute of Orleans
Institute of Orleans
From: Alain Burgisser <burgisse@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Applications are invited for 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) starting in February 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 high-resolution, X-Ray microtomography lab 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 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 high-resolution, X-Ray microtomography lab 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. The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or Physics and have some experience in image analysis or experimental petrology. 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
(0)238 25 53 89, burgisse@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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