3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 From: Stephan_Kolzenburg <stephank@xxxxxxxxxxx> PhD position in experimental volcanology at the University at Buffalo starting fall 2020 *Description of the position* The PhD student will join a newly developing experimental laboratory and research group at the University at Buffalo in Fall 2020. The candidate will combine experimental volcanology approaches with field observations of eruptive processes and products. This work will advance the understanding and predictability of magma migration and lava flow, as well as generate ties to volcanic hazard mitigation. A central goal of this PhD project is to improve available rheological models by generating a systematic experimental database of two- and three-phase flow (melt, crystals, volatiles) of natural and synthetic materials. Targeted experiments will be conducted using novel experimental infrastructure in the laboratory for experimental Volcanology and Petrology at the University at Buffalo. These aim to widen the range of temperature, strain rate and pressure conditions of available rheological data and -models as well as to bridge equilibrium and disequilibrium data. The candidate will be directly involved in setting up a state of the art laboratory for experimental volcanology and physical characterization of geomaterials. This multidisciplinary work will provide the candidate with a strong and varied skill set to contribute to progress in research beyond their doctoral study. Inquiries concerning this position can be made to Dr. Stephan Kolzenburg ( stephank@xxxxxxxxxxx). Candidates attending the 2019 AGU Fall meeting who are interested in a personal meeting are encouraged to contact me for scheduling. *Qualifications * The candidate should have a keen interest in learning to employ laboratory and field techniques. A willingness to apply quantitative methods is important, and some prior experience in data processing/coding (Python, Matlab, R, or a similar language) would be helpful but is not essential. Applications are encouraged from students holding a first-class degree in Geology or Geophysics. A Masterâ??s degree in geology, volcanology, geochemistry, or equivalent field is preferred. Research experience in physical volcanology, petrology, geochemistry or closely related fields is a strong asset. *Work environment* The Geology Department hosts an active and diverse Volcanology program with both research and teaching components http://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology.html. The PhD candidate will have full access to training courses and academic modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Departmentâ??s volcanology research group ( https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/research/volcanoes-geohazards.html) maintains strong interdisciplinary collaborations, and the PhD candidate will have opportunities to develop collaborative research with several centers and initiatives related to volcanology and natural hazards within UB and internationally. Expertise of other faculty at the department include field- and physical volcanology, fluid dynamics and â?? mechanics, a breadth of numerical modelling techniques as well as geophysics, glaciology and remote sensing. More information can be found here: https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/faculty-staff/faculty.html. The candidate will also be able to take advantage of a unique field station for large scale experiments (https://geohazards.buffalo.edu/) as well as a computational research center (http://www.buffalo.edu/ccr.html) that are both strongly tied to the Geology department. *Timeline and further information* US and International applicants welcome. Qualified students are eligible to receive teaching and/or research assistantships that carry a full tuition scholarship and a competitive stipend. For program and application information, visit the department website at: https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/graduate/admissions.html To be considered for UB scholarships, interested candidates should submit their applications by December 15th. Information on scholarships and financial support can be found on the following websites: https://honors.buffalo.edu/prospective/scholarships.php https://grad.buffalo.edu/explore/funding/fellowships.html https://financialaid.buffalo.edu/aid/scholarships/graduate/ For further information please also consult the Graduate Admissions page https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/graduate/admissions.html, or email me directly at: stephank@xxxxxxxxxxx 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 ============================================================== Volcano Listserv is a collaborative venture among Arizona State University (ASU), Portland State University (PSU), the Global Volcanism Program (GVP) of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, and the International Association for Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI). 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