PhD position on the Characterisation of brittle deformation in viscous magma

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From: Steffi Burchardt <steffi.burchardt@xxxxxxxxx>

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Dear all,


Please notify any promising candidates of the following PhD position at
Uppsala University, Sweden:


http://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=234578
Ph.D. position in Mineralogy, petrology and tectonics - Uppsala University,
Sweden <http://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=234578>
www.uu.se
Ph.D. position in Mineralogy, petrology and tectonics , Uppsala University,
Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University

*Duties/Project description: *Recent research on the mechanical behaviour
of viscous magma intruding at shallow depth in the crust highlights the
importance of viscous stalling and the possibility of brittle deformation
at magmatic temperatures. This brittle deformation may be expressed as
wide-spread fracturing and brittle shearing of magma. However, our
understanding of the detailed expression and consequences of fracturing,
and in particular crack propagation and distribution in viscously deforming
systems, remains embryonic.


The successful candidate will characterise fracture formation, propagation
and distribution in viscous magma and partially molten systems to address
the following research questions: How and at what scale does brittle
deformation of magma occur in shallow intrusions? Is this deformation
connected to seismicity? How interlinked is the fracture network produced
during magma fracturing? What consequences/implications does magma
fracturing in intrusions have for heat transport and the development of
geothermal systems?


*Requirements: *We seek a highly motivated candidate with an MSc or
equivalent degree in Earth Sciences or similar (formally, four years of
university study including a minimum of one year at advanced level are
required). Experience with material characterisation and/or rock mechanics
are required. Additional knowledge of e.g. brittle deformation or
seismology are beneficial.


Candidates are expected to be able to communicate easily in oral and
written English, work independently and in an international team of
researchers with different disciplinary backgrounds. Willingness to travel
abroad for extended stays at the RockLab in Strasbourg and other lab
facilities and for conferences and field work are expected. It is expected
that the candidate holds a clean driving license. Experience as a teaching
assistant is beneficial. An interest in and experience with science
communication and dissemination are beneficial.


Application should be through the application system,
https://uu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:login/jobID:234578

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