2 NEMOH PhD projects in Volcanology at U of Bristol
From: Alison.Rust@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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There are 2 NEMOH projects available based at the University of Bristol with secondments of at least one month per year at another of the 13 institutions from 8 countries that form the NEMOH network. For more information on the Marie Curie Initial Training Network NEMOH (Numerical, experimental and stochastic modeling of volcanic processes and hazard) see http://www.nemoh-itn.eu/
Project 1) Gas transport in crystal-rich magmas (dominantly analogue experiments)
http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33765978
This project will improve our understanding of gas transport in magmatic systems, with particular emphasis on multiphase flow. The effect of crystals on the flow of gas through magma will be addressed by analogue experiments on bubble-golden syrup-particle mixtures. Measurements will include pressures, gas flow rate, gas holdup and bubble production rate. The end result will be development of practical constitutive equations for gas flow rates through crystalline magma.
Ideal starting date: June 2012 (other starting times will be considered)
Application Deadline: April 27, 2012
Part of NEMOH for 3 years
For more information on this project contact Kathy Cashman glkvc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Project 2) Magma-hydrology interaction (modeling and hazard assessment)
http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33765976
This project will improve the knowledge base and the interpretation of volcanic unrest leading to phreatic activity and changes in hydrology. Although phreatic (steam and rock) eruptions often have only local effects, the hazards can be significant for local communities and infrastructure. It is also important to understand phreatic eruptions in a wider context because many magmatic eruption sequences begin with phreatic activity. Yet, some crises peak at the phreatic stage without culminating in a magmatic phase (e.g. Soufriere in Guadeloupe, 1976). Some phreatic explosions occur as single discrete events while others form clusters lasting weeks or months. The research includes modeling to understand conditions for external water-driven eruptions as well as changes in ground water distribution related to magma intrusions. Probabilistic strategies including event trees and expert elicitation will be applied to hazard assessment in volcanic and hydrothermal areas.
Ideal starting date: January 2013 (other starting times will be considered)
Application Deadline: May 14, 2012
Part of NEMOH for 2 years
For more information on this project contact Jo Gottsmann
J.Gottsmann@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
1) any nationality, but not having resided or carried out their main activity in the UK for more than 1 year in the past 3 years;
2) within 4 years of the degree that in their country gives access to a PhD;
3) not having completed a PhD.
To apply for U of Bristol projects follow the instructions at http://www.gly.bris.ac.uk/admissions/PhD/apply.html
In your application, indicate which project(s) interest you.
It is possible to apply as a current PhD student. If you are considering this scenario, contact Alison.Rust@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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