VOLCANO: PhD project on magma response to decompression – from foaming to fragmentation - at LMU Munich

Chelsea Allison <cmalliso@xxxxxxx> · Fri, 15 Apr 2016 10:54:09 -0700

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PhD project on magma response to decompression – from foaming to fragmentation - at LMU Munich
From: Bettina Scheu <b.scheu@xxxxxx>
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A
        DFG-funded PhD position is
        available in the experimental volcanology group at LMU Munich,
        Germany. The topic
        of the project is “Decompression
          of
          Krafla magma: From immobile magma mush to explosive foaming?”
        (Scheu/Dingwell) This project is
        planned against the backdrop of
        the ICDP Krafla Magma Drilling Project (KMDP). 
    We
        are seeking an outstanding
        and highly motivated candidate. He/she will experimentally
        investigate the response
        of magma to various decompression regimes (fast/ slow) and map
        the transitions
        from foaming to fracturing and fragmentation. In case of
        fragmentation and
        ejection, thermal analysis will be applied to constrain the
        cooling history.
    Candidates should have a MSc in a relevant area
        (petrology, volcanology,
        geology, geophysics, Earth sciences); experience in laboratory
        work will be advantageous.

    To apply, send one PDF including your CV, a
        research statement, an academic
        transcript and contact information for 2 referees to Bettina
        Scheu
        (b.scheu@xxxxxx). The research statement should
        include a description of
        undergraduate research projects/studies undertaken as well as
        future research
        interests.

    For further information please contact Bettina
        Scheu (b.scheu@xxxxxx) 

    Evaluation of the applications will start
        10.05.2016, until the position is
        filled. The project start is planned for summer 2016. 

        In case interested candidates will be at EGU Spring meeting next
        week in
        Vienna, contact Bettina Scheu to arrange a meeting.

    Best regards,
    Bettina Scheu / Don Dingwell

    LMU München

    http://www.en.mineralogie.geowissenschaften.uni-muenchen.de/index.html

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