You
will work primarily on characterising the effect of water on the
rheology of major upper mantle phases over a wide range of
pressures, temperatures and compositions and clarify the effect
of water on olivine rheology in the light of recent experimental
studies.
You will carry out this work
using
the Paterson (Manchester) and Griggs (Liverpool) deformation
apparatus , and will analyse all experimental results. You will
characterise water content and distribution, fabrics,
microstructures and chemistry of experimentally deformed samples
to investigate the effect of water on the rheology of mantle
minerals. You will be expected to attend and present research
findings at national and international conferences and write
papers in international, high profile journals.
You
should have a PhD in a Geoscience discipline and experience of
experimental rock deformation. Familiarity with rock rheology
and micro-structural investigations would be advantageous. You
will join two research groups, in Liverpool and Manchester
Universities, focusing on rock deformation mechanisms and their
microstructural signatures. You
will be part of a vigorous research team across
both Institutions, including 8 PhD students and 6 PDRAs
currently working on rock deformation and microstructure
research topics.
This
PDRA post is part of a multidisciplinary consortium project
entitled “The feedback between volatiles and mantle dynamics”.
The consortium is funded by NERC and it is in collaboration with
colleagues at UCL, Leeds and Durham. Within the consortium you will be meeting with PIs
and Partners at other UK and international Universities and will
be reporting research at these meetings.
The
post is available for 3 years.
Job
Ref: R-587495/EW
Closing
Date: 22 April 2015
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