****************************************************************************************** ‘Chaire d’Excellence’ in Volcanology From: Tim Druitt <T.Druitt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> ****************************************************************************************** Candidates are sought for a ‘Chaire d’Exellence’ post in volcanology at the Laboratoire Magmas et Volcans (LMV) in Clermont-Ferrand, France, funded jointly by Blaise Pascal University and the Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement (IRD). The LMV is the largest volcanological research laboratory in France (70 permanent and 30 postdoctoral/postgraduate personnel), specializing in physical volcanology, experimental petrology and high-T geochemistry. Techniques include ground-based and satellite-based remote sensing (thermal IR, DOAS, Doppler radar, InSAR), broadband seismology, electromagnetism, numerical modelling, high-T, ultra-high P (multi-anvil press) and analogue experimentation, textural and melt inclusion characterization, and isotopic analysis (Sr, Nd, Pb, Os, U-series). Analytical facilities include EMPA, SEM, FTIR, LA-ICP-MS and TIMS. The IRD is the French overseas research organization, the volcanology group of which is integrated into the LMV. IRD volcanologists carry out research on volcanic systems and hazards in developing countries (notably South America) in partnership with local scientists and observatories. The successful candidate will integrate into the LMV IRD volcanology group, set up collaborative projects with IRD partner countries, supervise graduate students, and carry out research at the international level. He/she will also be required to depart on regular long-term missions of at least several months to partner countries in order to establish collaborations and do research. The post comes with an annual teaching load of 64 hours at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, either in France or abroad. The person would be required to master French within a year of arrival. We are seeking a young volcano scientist with a strong international reputation. The post will be attributed at the Maitre de Conference level (equivalent to lecturer or assistant Professor) for 5 years, renewable once to a maximum of 10 years. It will be accompanied by a salary bonus of at least 4000 euros and assured annual research funds of 10,000-20,000 euros for the duration of the 'chair'. Once the 'chair' expires, the post will revert to a normal permanent university lectureship, and the person will be expected to pass to professorial level. Candidates are in the first instance requested to send a short CV, a letter of interest and the names of three referees to Tim Druitt (T.Druitt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) and Jean-Luc Le Pennec (lepennec@xxxxxx), before the end of January. Formal application of short-listed candidates will follow this spring. Candidates familiar with the French application system should note that ‘qualification’ at the national level is no longer required for overseas candidates already occupying lectureship positions in other countries. ============================================================== 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. ==============================================================
