Dear all,
Please circulate the following PhD advertisement to prospective students.
It is an exciting, international project, fully funded for 4 years.
Thanks you for your help.
Best wishes,
Sandra
PS: I copy the advertisement in here, but also hope that you find an
attached Pdf file.
PhD position available
Department of Geology and Geochemistry, Stockholm University
Fundamentals of subgrain nucleation, growth and interaction:
Linking numerical modelling and in-situ experiments
Framework of the project
This project is part of a large European wide network of 10 mineral and
material science partners with the aim to significantly improve our
knowledge of the dynamics of substructure formation and evolution in rocks
and metals. The student will have the unique opportunity to gain expertise
in a wide range of experimental and numerical techniques through joint
short courses, multilateral supervision and exchanges between the hosts.
Therefore, the student must be willing to spend at least 2-3 months per
year in another European institution (and enjoy it!).
The project
This exciting project aims to develop a sound understanding of how
subgrains nucleate, grow and interact in crystalline materials. To achieve
this, the student will use two main techniques:
1) numerical simulations: here the student will use and further develop
the existing microstructure simulation Elle code
(www.microstructures.info) concentrating on substructure development at
the nano- to micrometer scale.
This will be done in close cooperation with a sister project in Lille,
France.
2) in-situ experiments: here the student will conduct and analyse in-situ
heating experiments himself/herself, during which it is possible to
observe in real time changes in the microstructure!!
This will be done in close cooperation with 2 additional sister projects
in Liverpool, UK and Tuebingen, Germany.
In addition, depending on the progress of the project and interest of the
student, comparison with microstructures developed in rock samples from
selected “natural laboratories” may be integrated in the research project.
Requirements
A BSc/MSc or equivalent in Earth Sciences or Material Science, training in
microtextural characterization and processes and/or numerical simulations
will be of advantage.
Conditions
Fully funded, full-time position of four years duration. The position is
available from March 2006 and should be filled by 1 June 2006 at the
latest.
Union representatives are Bo Ekengren, SACO, Liseth Häggberg, ST and
Birgitta Carlén, SEKO, Phone: + 46 8 162000.
Applications
Applications, including curriculum vitae, course transcript, a list of at
least 2 referees (with fax and/or email contact info) and a description of
motivation and experience relevant to the research project, should be sent
to:
Referencenumber: 617-2612-05, Stockholms universitet, Registrator/PÄ, 106
91 Stockholm,
Or e-mail to: [log in to unmask]
The deadline for applications is 24 February 2006.
Contact
For more information contact: Dr. Sandra Piazolo (+46 8 164894, e-mail:
[log in to unmask]). See also: http://www.geo.su.se/sandrapiazolo
http://www.geo.su.se/index.php?group_ID=2087
http://www.geo.su.se/index.php?group_ID=2413
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Sandra Piazolo
Department of Geology and Geochemistry
Stockholm University
10691 Stockholm
SWEDEN
Tel.: +46 (0)8 164894
Fax: +46 (0)8 674 78 97
email: [log in to unmask]
homepage: http://www.geo.su.se/sandrapiazolo
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