9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 From: Stephan Kolzenburg <skolzenburg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Fully funded PhD position in physical/experimental/numerical volcanology of large-scale ignimbrites at the University at Buffalo starting Fall 2025 *Description of the position:* We are looking for a highly motivated graduate student to join our group to work on a recently funded NSF study on the emplacement and welding of large-volume ignimbrites. This collaborative project involves PIs at the University at Buffalo (Greg Valentine, Stephan Kolzenburg, and Michael Ort). The student will combine fieldwork and experimentation; this will include field and laboratory techniques to measure physical properties of geomaterials (including magnetic susceptibility, porosity, permeability, and density) as well as numerical modeling. A central goal of this project is to improve understanding of emplacement processes relevant to pyroclastic currents that can deposit ignimbrites at more than 100 km from their caldera source, and how the deposits cool and weld. Fieldwork in Arizona will involve several weeks of detailed mapping and stratigraphic logging at a range of elevations and weather conditions. Targeted experiments will be conducted using novel experimental infrastructure in the laboratory for Experimental Volcanology and Petrology at the University at Buffalo. The derived data will serve to inform numerical models of the emplacement process. The PhD student will join a multidisciplinary research group and work in a newly established experimental laboratory at the University at Buffalo. The candidate will combine field observations of eruptive processes and products with experimental volcanology approaches. This multidisciplinary work be guided by all project PIs and 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 2024 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, and passion for physical volcanology (especially explosive) and self-motivation to learn the relevant state of knowledge. A decent math and physics background and willingness to apply quantitative methods / numerical analysis is important, and some prior experience in data processing/coding (Python, Matlab, R, or a similar language) would be helpful. Willingness to travel for fieldwork and conferences is required. 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 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology.html__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ctsvEApYV9Gxyt0BQdDF1mzxDfFCdsO7ItDRV5S4nv5vAEBA79Ff1-7OzWUgzczv3_d2cLHvviaQVhnmaW8JI4xfYg$>. The PhD candidate will have full access to training courses and academic modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Departmentâ??s volcanology research group ( https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/research/volcanoes-geohazards.html <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/research/volcanoes-geohazards.html__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ctsvEApYV9Gxyt0BQdDF1mzxDfFCdsO7ItDRV5S4nv5vAEBA79Ff1-7OzWUgzczv3_d2cLHvviaQVhnmaW_ya-WP2A$>) 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 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 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/faculty-staff/faculty.html__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ctsvEApYV9Gxyt0BQdDF1mzxDfFCdsO7ItDRV5S4nv5vAEBA79Ff1-7OzWUgzczv3_d2cLHvviaQVhnmaW_-9gz5VQ$>. The candidate will also be able to take advantage of a unique field station for large-scale experiments (https://geohazards.buffalo.edu/ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://geohazards.buffalo.edu/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ctsvEApYV9Gxyt0BQdDF1mzxDfFCdsO7ItDRV5S4nv5vAEBA79Ff1-7OzWUgzczv3_d2cLHvviaQVhnmaW8x5xCK9w$>) as well as a computational research center (http://www.buffalo.edu/ccr.html <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.buffalo.edu/ccr.html__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ctsvEApYV9Gxyt0BQdDF1mzxDfFCdsO7ItDRV5S4nv5vAEBA79Ff1-7OzWUgzczv3_d2cLHvviaQVhnmaW87qvdKnA$>) that are both strongly tied to the Geology department. *Timeline and further information:* US and International applicants welcome. Qualified students are eligible to receive teaching and/or research assistantships that carry a full tuition scholarship and a competitive stipend. For program and application information, visit the department website at: https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/graduate/admissions.html <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/graduate/admissions.html__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ctsvEApYV9Gxyt0BQdDF1mzxDfFCdsO7ItDRV5S4nv5vAEBA79Ff1-7OzWUgzczv3_d2cLHvviaQVhnmaW8hKnFlsQ$> For further information please also consult the Graduate Admissions page https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/graduate/admissions.html <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/graduate/admissions.html__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ctsvEApYV9Gxyt0BQdDF1mzxDfFCdsO7ItDRV5S4nv5vAEBA79Ff1-7OzWUgzczv3_d2cLHvviaQVhnmaW8hKnFlsQ$>, or email me directly at: stephank@xxxxxxxxxxx 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 ------------------------------
