5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 From: Nick Varley <nick@xxxxxxx> Enthusiastic students required to assist with research and monitoring at Volcán de Colima, Mexico from now onwards. The minimum period is usually 2 months, but those who can stay longer have priority. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to join the team and participate in various projects covering a variety of aspects, one major goal being a dynamic model to explain the volcanoâ??s behaviour. Time will be spent assisting with field and lab work, including: routine collection of thermal and gas data, water samples, maintenance of installed sensors, development of new systems, geophysical surveys etc. Analysis will be carried out of a variety of data types. Applicants should have or be working towards a degree in earth science or physics with some field experience. Some knowledge of Spanish would be useful, and a reasonable level of fitness is necessary for hiking at altitude. There is a particular demand for applicants with some programming experience and for webpage development. There will be the possibility to visit some of Mexicoâ??s other active volcanoes for other projects, with trips being planned to the fascinating Revillagigedo Archipelago, a National Park out in the Pacific. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain experience working on an active and frequently erupting volcano, and to use various field, laboratory and analysis techniques. It could be of great benefit to someone waiting to enter graduate studies in volcanology. No salary can be paid, but cheap accommodation is available. Colima is a great place to spend a few months. If interested please email Dr. Nick Varley, Colima Exchange and Research in Volcanology, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Colima at *nick@xxxxxxx* <nick@xxxxxxx>. 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 ------------------------------
