Postdoctoral research position in mineral texture modelling.

The School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol (UK) has an opening for a 2-year post-doctoral research assistant in the Geophysics group. This post is attached to a multidisciplinary research project to study the Earth's core-mantle boundary region, funded by the European Research Council. The primary research the PDRA will carry out will be the development of analytical methodologies for modelling the development of texture in deep Earth minerals under deformation, in collaboration with colleagues at the FAST laboratory in Orsay, France. This will involve some theoretical development, as well as writing software codes to benchmark accuracy and performance of the new methods with existing codes. Techniques developed will be integrated with current simulations to enable higher resolutions in the next generation of integrated models of mantle dynamics, which will be used to interpret observations of seismic anisotropy. As well as the core project, the techniques developed and applied will contribute to other ongoing studies in the group, including understanding the dynamics of subduction and rifting processes. We are looking for a motivated scientist with a strong background in solid or fluid continuum mechanics, strong applied mathematical ability and a relevant track record in an academic research environment, as well as a PhD or equivalent in a related subject. Previous experience in the numerical or analytical modelling of mineral texture development is not required, but would be advantageous. 

Further details, and the online application form are available from: http://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/feeds/ads?ID=113131

For informal enquiries please contact Dr James Wookey ([log in to unmask]).