Dear all,
please find below a PhD advertisement. Thanks for circulating the
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Best wishes,
Sandra
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 international European wide network of
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 months per year in another European institution (and
enjoy it!). The working language will be English.
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: the student will conduct and analyse in-situ
heating experiments during which it is possible to observe in real time
changes in the microstructure using the latest state-of-the-art equipment
of the department.
This will be done in close cooperation with 2 additional sister projects
in Liverpool, UK and Tuebingen, Germany.
Depending on the interest of the student, comparison with microstructures
developed in rock samples from “natural laboratories” or in industrial
materials 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 Sept. 2006.
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: 617-1392-06, Stockholms universitet, Registrator/PÄ, 106
91 Stockholm,
Or e-mail to: [log in to unmask]
The deadline for applications is 1 August 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
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