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PhD position in physical volcanology
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Offer DescriptionThe Laboratoire G-Time of the Department of Geosciences Environment and Society at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium, is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship in the field of physical volcanology. The planned starting date is 1st October 2024.The PhD project will focus on active volcanic systems in central Ethiopia, which are prime targets for geothermal exploration and development within the East African Rift. They represent mature volcanic systems characterised by a multitude of eruptive vents that have been the source of enigmatic eruptions producing rhyolitic pumice cones and domes, and obsidian lava flows. Estimated eruption recurrence times range from a few hundred to a few thousand years. These pumice-cone- and dome-forming eruptions display eruptive phenomena that are among the most poorly-understood in physical volcanology. Yet, they are typical for volcanoes that erupt peralkaline rhyolite magmas, which are common in the East African Rift. Such eruptions challenge conventional models of Plinian-style explosive eruptions of highly silicic magmas.In the first instance, geochemical and textural analyses will be performed on legacy samples to elucidate the eruptive dynamics of representative pumice-cone-forming eruptions. If conditions allow, additional fieldwork will be planned for detailed stratigraphic logging and sampling of individual eruption deposits. Collected data will be used to support eruption-process modelling. Together with existing data on the eruptive history of the selected volcanoes, and information available for analogue volcanic systems, these data will then be used to inform probabilistic volcanic hazard analyses.This project will improve our understanding of pumice cones and domes and their eruptive processes, and their associated volcanic hazard, and thus contribute to some of the major outstanding research questions related to rift volcanism. Through this continued collaboration we will also further contribute to knowledge transfer and capacity building in African volcano science for future generations.The project will be supervised by an international team, and the successful candidate will be supported to travel for laboratory and office-based work, and fieldwork if conditions of security allow. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work alongside other researchers working on related topics, at Master, PhD and/or postdoctoral level. Specific objectives to further finetune the project will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.Project supervisors and collaborators:
- Karen Fontijn, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
- Dereje Ayalew, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
- Pablo Tierz, Geosciences Barcelona-CSIC, Spain
- Amdemichael Zafu Tadesse, University of Oxford, UK and Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Eligible applicants will hold a Master (120 ECTS equivalent) in the field of Earth Sciences, and have an introductory knowledge of principles of physical volcanology. A minimum of statistical knowledge and programming skills will be highly regarded. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to follow additional technical and transferable courses as part of their doctoral training program. They will also provide a valid IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent certificate, or be committed to obtain one by the starting date.Applications should include a motivation letter, CV, and contact details of two referees, and submitted as a single pdf file to at the latest by 10th May 2024, 6pm CEST.Interviews for selected candidates will be held online on 24th May 2024, with notifications sent one week prior to the interview date. Informal enquiries may be addressed to until 30th April 2024.RequirementsResearch Field Geosciences » Geology Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsEligible applicants will hold a Master (120 ECTS equivalent) in the field of Earth Sciences, and have an introductory knowledge of principles of physical volcanology. A minimum of statistical knowledge and programming skills will be highly regarded. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to follow additional technical and transferable courses as part of their doctoral training program. They will also provide a valid IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent certificate, or be committed to obtain one by the starting date.Languages ENGLISH Level GoodAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Université libre de Bruxelles Country Belgium City Brussels GeofieldWhere to apply E-mail[email protected]Contact CityBrussels WebsiteE-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED
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Bruxelles
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:38:11 GMT
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