2 great PhD opportunities on the Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

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From: Isabelle Chambefort <I.Chambefort@xxxxxxxxxx>

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Dear all please find below two PhD offers.



These two projects are part of a larger programme entitled â??Superhot
fluids: The origin and flux of natural greenhouse gases in volcanic areasâ??
described below:

*What are the sources and pathways to the surface of naturally emitted
gases from volcanic-hosted geothermal systems? Subduction zones are a major
conduit for the loss of volatiles, and New Zealand is one of the most
active arc systems on Earth. Yet, the amount of gas emitted across the
central North Islandâ??s volcanic region is poorly constrained. Recent
research in New Zealandâ??s TaupÅ? Volcanic Zone has overturned a twenty-year
paradigm by showing that shallow (~5 km) magmatic intrusions are not the
basis for surface expressions of gas and heat in New Zealandâ??s gas-rich
geothermal systems. We thus hypothesise that geothermal gases have deep
roots located where zones of partial melt (>8 km) meet crustal
discontinuities. These discontinuities (e.g. faults or accommodation
zones) act as highways to bring subduction and magmatic gases to the
surface. We will use a combination of melt inclusion and mineral noble gas
isotope analyses, with surface gas and flux measurements, to trace the
origin, transport, and interaction of gases within the TaupÅ? Volcanic Zone
crust. The new definitive model of magmatic degassing and natural
greenhouse gas emissions will offer greater understanding from source to
surface of volatiles transfer in the New Zealand volcanic arc.*



   1. *Source, content, and loss of the deep magmatic volatiles (CO2, He)
   of the TaupÅ? Volcanic Zone** - GNS Science and the University of
   Auckland, School of Environment, New Zealand, are seeking a highly
   motivated person for a funded 3-year PhD position.  This is one of two open
   PhD positions funded by the Royal Society Te ApÄ?rangi â?? Marsden Fund.*

This igneous petrology PhD project seeks to provide insight into the
source, content, and loss of the deep magmatic volatiles (CO2, He) of the
TaupÅ? Volcanic Zone. The student will acquire new data from phenocryst
noble gas and isotopic analyses. This study will delineate different
reservoirs of under-plated to mid-crustal magmas and reveal the potential
role of not only primary magmas and subduction fluids, but also lower to
mid crust melting during gas evolution.

The student will be based in Auckland with a field base at GNS Science
Wairakei Research Centre, Taupo area. The candidate will be supervised by
Drs Michael Rowe and Isabelle Chambefort and under the advice of Prof David
Graham (Oregon State University). International travel for analytical work
is expected.

Candidates must have a top-quality MSc in geology (igneous geochemistry), or
equivalent 4-5-year degree in geological sciences and a good university
background in quantitative science (maths, physics, chemistry). A keen
interest in analytical and laboratory work is essential, and experience
with mass spectrometry is preferred.

For further information about the project, please contact Dr. Isabelle
Chambefort.

Applications with a full CV including transcripts, and a personal
motivation letter describing your expectations should be sent directly to
Isabelle Chambefort (i.chambefort@xxxxxxxxxx) and Michael Rowe (
michael.rowe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx). Application closes January 13th, 2019 for a
starting date as soon as March 2019.



   1. *Source of greenhouse gas surface emissions of the TaupÅ? Volcanic
   Zone** - GNS Science and the University of Auckland, School of
   Environment, New Zealand, are seeking a highly motivated person for a
   funded 3-year PhD position.  This is one of two open PhD positions funded
   by the Royal Society Te ApÄ?rangi â?? Marsden Fund.*

This PhD project seeks to provide insights into the source of greenhouse
gas surface emissions of the TaupÅ? Volcanic Zone (TVZ). The student will
perform gas chemistry and flux analyses as well as geostatistical model to
constrain values and emission rates for the natural greenhouse gas
reservoir of the TVZ. We aim to identify the chemical sources of the gases,
the surface point of degassing, and surface zoning associated with the
geothermal and volcanic systems.

The student will be based in Taupo at the GNS Science Wairakei Research
Centre under the supervision of Drs Isabelle Chambefort, Agnes Mazot and
advisor Tobias Fischer (University of New Mexico), and will be expected to
visit Auckland supervisor Dr Michael Rowe routinely. International travel
for analytical work is expected.

Candidates must have a top-quality MSc in geochemistry, or equivalent
4-5-year degree in geological sciences and a good university background in
quantitative science (maths, physics, chemistry). A keen interest in
statistics is essential. This project has a large field component and
requires a high fitness record and no fear of cows.

For further information about the project, please contact Dr. Isabelle
Chambefort.

Applications with a full CV including transcripts, and a personal
motivation letter describing your expectations should be sent directly to
Isabelle Chambefort (i.chambefort@xxxxxxxxxx) and Michael Rowe (
michael.rowe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx). Application closes January 13th, 2019 for a
starting date as soon as March 2019.



Yours Sincerely

Isabelle Chambefort

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