1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 From: "Euan Mutch (Asst Prof)" <euan.mutch@xxxxxxxxxx> Dear colleagues, The Asian School of Environment (ASE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) has up to 3 funded PhD studentships in volcanology and igneous petrology. One of these studentships is funded by a large multidisciplinary project called InVEST (Integrating Volcano and Earthquake Science and Technology) that aims to look at volcanic and tectonic hazards in SE Asia. Research projects include: 1. *Constraining timescales of pre-eruptive magmatic processes in the lead up to large caldera-forming eruptions in SE Asia* This project will focus on charactersing pre-eruptive storage conditions and timescales of the 1815 Tambora eruption, Indonesia. This will involve: - Modelling trace element diffusion (Mg, Sr, Ba, Li) in plagioclase crystals from erupted pumice clasts and cumulate samples in order to determine timescales of pre-eruptive mixing, transport and storage. Diffusion profiles of Fe-Mg in clinopyroxenes may also be used as a complementary source of timescale information. - Tracking the evolution of volatile contents using apatite and melt inclusions. - Constraining magma storage depths using volatile contents of plagioclase and clinopyroxene-hosted melt inclusions, clinopyroxene-liquid thermobarometry and possibly phase equilibria experiments. - Assessing variations in final magma decompression rates by modelling the diffusion of water in clinopyroxenes and bubble number densities from different eruptive units. 1. *Tectonic controls on the storage conditions, locations and sizes of large explosive eruptions in SE Asia* This project will involve: - - Using geopspatial data and machine learning to reconstruct edifice and erupted volumes along the volcanic arcs of SE Asia (Sumatra, Java etc), which will then be compared to other datasets such as geochemical databases, crustal thickness, and fault maps of the region. - Using machine learning thermobarometers to estimate magma storage depths, which will then be linked to these geochemical and geophysical datasets. - Then there would be scope to look at 1 or more volcanoes in depth and do a petrological study to understand how its plumbing system is related to local tectonics. Candidates with a strong background in geochemistry, petrology and volcanology are encouraged to apply, but this is not a requirement. Computational skills and prior analytical experience would be beneficial but can also be taught during the program. The initial deadline for applications for an August 2024 start is the *31st of January 2024. *Applications may also be considered after this date. Applications can be submitted at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/graduate-programme/ase-doctor-of-philosophy-(phd)-(by-research)__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bQR4ykQlwvFk5R953AOAsKRnAcuHjxPA4llDQjZ-MYL3wB4onVPlsdZiCVE_aKRVKn-wUSqUfXC2nnNL$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/graduate-programme/ase-doctor-of-philosophy-(phd)-(by-research)__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ZxKxxC4wyzf3iBavYASykBGzVworIaE5X63dadSaQgrPqmQbfq2fHFWyHKfyxSurQSiRw9MKN6zQSS7oPPxDSw$> If you are interested or would like to discuss more about individual projects or applications please contact Dr. Euan Mutch ( euan.mutch@xxxxxxxxxx) with a copy of your CV. Please feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested. 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ============================================================== Volcano Listserv is a collaborative venture among Arizona State University (ASU), Portland State University (PSU), the Global Volcanism Program (GVP) of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, and the International Association for Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI). ASU - http://www.asu.edu/ PSU - https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://pdx.edu/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bQR4ykQlwvFk5R953AOAsKRnAcuHjxPA4llDQjZ-MYL3wB4onVPlsdZiCVE_aKRVKn-wUSqUfZRpxpqE$ GVP - https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://volcano.si.edu/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bQR4ykQlwvFk5R953AOAsKRnAcuHjxPA4llDQjZ-MYL3wB4onVPlsdZiCVE_aKRVKn-wUSqUfXaPf2Y0$ IAVCEI - https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.iavceivolcano.org/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bQR4ykQlwvFk5R953AOAsKRnAcuHjxPA4llDQjZ-MYL3wB4onVPlsdZiCVE_aKRVKn-wUSqUfZ0S78Sw$ To subscribe to the volcano list, send the message: subscribe volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxx 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. ============================================================== ------------------------------ End of Volcano Digest - 19 Jan 2024 to 23 Jan 2024 (#2024-7) ************************************************************
