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Marie Curie Fellowship/PhD in Experimental Volcanology - seismic and acoustic signals created by gas transport in magmatic systems

Institution:

Lancaster University

Dept/School/Faculty:

Lancaster Environment Centre

PhD Supervisor:

Dr S Lane

Co-Supervisor:

Dr M James

Application Deadline:

No more applications being accepted

Funding Availability:

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD Research Project

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Supervisors: Dr Steve Lane and Dr Mike James

The aim of this project is to improve our understanding of seismic and acoustic signals created by gas transport in magmatic systems, with particular emphasis on strombolian systems. The project will provide fluid-dynamic insights into the sub-surface source processes responsible, building on previous work by considering the effect of conduit geometry and inclination, combined with rheological heterogeneities. The ascent of gas through magma will be explored by analogue laboratory experiments where large, individual bubbles rise through a range of liquids including water, oils and silicone compounds. Measurements will include fluid pressures in and above the liquid and the dynamic forces imparted on the apparatus. The fluid dynamics will be modelled using computational fluid dynamics software enabling the results of the experiments to be scaled up to magmatic systems. Coupling of fluid flow to ground and atmospheric motion will be carried out during secondments to other institutions.

Candidates must meet the following criteria: 1) any nationality, but not having resided or carried out their main activity in the UK for more than 1 year in the past 3 years; 2) within 4 years of the degree that in their country gives access to a PhD; 3) not having completed a PhD. Current PhD students can apply; 4) be qualified in the physical sciences with good numerical and practical skills. Subject backgrounds include Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics and Engineering, but please enquire for further details. Further employment conditions can be found online at ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp7/docs/rea-annex3-mc-itn-multi-v4_en.pdf

Further project information: http://www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgresearch/research-degree-opportunities.php?phd_id=110

Further Information:
Nemoh web site - http://www.nemoh-itn.eu/
European Commission Euraxess - http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33773651
Lancaster University Job Vacancies - http://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A413

Academic Requirements: First-class or 2.1 (Hons) degree, or Masters degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject.

Application Deadline: 15 June 2012

Likely Interview Date: 13 July 2012

Preferred Start Date: November 2012

Application process: Please contact Steve Lane for details of the application process.

Due to the limited time between the closing date and the interview date, it is essential that you ensure references are submitted by the closing date or as soon as possible.

For further information please contact the supervisors.