2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 From: Simon Carn <scarn@xxxxxxx> Exciting times are ahead for volcano science in the US. Through its Interdisciplinary Research in Earth Science (IDS) program, NASA is funding four large research projects on the theme of Volcanoes in the Earth System over the next three years. The overarching goal of these NASA IDS projects is to link teams of volcanologists and atmospheric scientists and bridge â??top-downâ?? perspectives of atmospheric processes with geological and geophysical constraints on volcanic systems and erupted products, to further explore the couplings between magmatic systems and the atmospheric and climatic impacts of volcanism. We announce here a NASA IDS project focused on â??excessâ?? volatiles in volcanic systems, including their potential role in generating eruption precursors and influencing magma ascent, plume dynamics and subsequent atmospheric dispersion and impacts. A major goal of this project is to couple models of discrete aspects of volcanic eruptions (volatile solubility, conduit flow, eruption plumes and atmospheric dispersion) to advance predictive capabilities for simulation of the large (VEI 6+) explosive eruptions expected to impact climate. This will prepare NASA and the wider scientific community to better respond to the next major volcanic eruption. The project is a collaborative effort between several institutions with different research foci: Michigan Technological University (Simon Carn) â?? satellite remote sensing University of Oregon (Paul Wallace and Joe Dufek) - petrological, gas solubility and plume modeling Rice University (Helge Gonnermann) - conduit flow modeling University of New Mexico (Tobias Fischer) â?? volcanic gas sampling, eruption response American University (Valentina Aquila) â?? atmospheric general circulation modeling (GCM) NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Peter Colarco, Paul Newman, Nickolay Krotkov, Can Li) â?? atmospheric GCM, satellite measurements, NASA eruption response We anticipate several opportunities for graduate students and postdocs during the 3-year project. There are current openings for a graduate student (MS or PhD) at the University of New Mexico (advisor: Prof. Tobias Fischer; fischer@xxxxxxx) to work on field-based volcanic gas measurements. This position will provide opportunities for fieldwork at restless volcanic systems (e.g., Uturuncu volcano, Bolivia) or to respond to future eruptions. We are also seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on atmospheric GCM simulations of volcanic eruptions, based at American University in Washington, DC (advisor: Dr. Valentina Aquila; aquila@xxxxxxxxxxxx) and with a target start date in early to mid-2021. Prospective candidates for either position are welcome to contact the relevant advisor for further information on how to apply. Any general inquiries about the NASA IDS project can be sent to the PI (Simon Carn; scarn@xxxxxxx). 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 ------------------------------
