1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 From: Thomas Shea <tshea@xxxxxxxxxx> *PhD Position in Volcanology/Petrology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa* *â??Depth and longevity of magma reservoirs under the Kilauea 2018 eruption regionâ??* A NSF-supported PhD position is soon available at the department of Earth Sciences (UH Manoa) for an outstanding student to work on a research project focusing on magmas erupted at various periods (~1790-2018) under the Lower East Rift Zone, the region that saw the major 2018 eruption at Kilauea Volcano (Hawaii). The project combines a petrological investigation of melt inclusions (major, trace element and volatile data) with thermal modeling to understand how older and more recent magma pockets stored under rift zones are connected through time and space, and where they are stored at depth. The research includes petrological and geochemical modeling, experimental rehomogenization of melt inclusions (heating stage, 1-atm furnace), analytical work (EPMA, FTIR, Raman, SIMS) and some field work and sample collection. The results from each of the research tasks will be placed within the context of the exceptional geophysical record available for several of these eruptions. *Qualifications*: The candidate should *preferably* *have a Masterâ??s degree* and research experience in igneous petrology and/or volcanology. An excellent work ethic, a good capacity to work independently, and motivation are all a must! Good physics and math skills, as well as experience with scientific programming, are preferred. *Responsibilities and opportunities*: The student will be expected to fulfill their research duties within the vibrant ES dept ( http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/) at the University of Hawaii, part of the School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology - SOEST) and will be involved in mentoring undergraduate students. It is possible that the student will perform semester(s) of Teaching Assistant (TA) duties to foster professional development. The student will take part in organizing a three-day volcanology workshop in Hilo. Those enthused by the outdoors will have opportunities including project field work, and field trips associated with coursework. *Advising and Collaborating Personnel*: The candidate will be advised by *Tom Shea* (UH Manoa) and co-advised by *Paul Wallace* (Univ. of Oregon) and *Cheryl Gansecki* (UH Hilo). The student will also have a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with scientists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and from two other institutions (Oregon State University, Université Clermont Auvergne). *Project duration*: Funding from the National Science Foundation will be available for 3 years. *Expected starting date*: January 2021 (Spring semester) *Application*: The application material should include: a *cover letter* detailing academic upbringing, motivations and existing research experience, *a CV*, and the *contact information of three referees* (please do not have referees send recommendations directly, we will contact them). Send the material directly to tshea@xxxxxxxxxx (preferably as one pdf). The review process will start on July 1st and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Inquiries about the position should be sent to the same email address. 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ============================================================== 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). ASU - http://www.asu.edu/ PSU - http://pdx.edu/ GVP - http://www.volcano.si.edu/ IAVCEI - https://www.iavceivolcano.org/ To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxx. To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxx. Please do not send attachments. ============================================================== ------------------------------
