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Hello everyone we have a new 3 year NERC-funded post-doc position available at Aberdeen. **** The project aims to systematically quantify directional variations in the permeability of rocks under truly triaxial stresses, utilising a new state of the art true triaxial deformation apparatus (based at University College, London). Our goal is to understand the 3D coupling of permeability, truly triaxial stress, rock fabric and fluid pressure. The post is based at the University of Aberdeen, but forms part of a joint project with Dr Tom Mitchell and Professor Phil Meredith at University College, London. The post holder will be required to advance this research programme by measuring and quantifying permeability anisotropy in deformed rocks, numerically modelling the consequences for fault stability (with Project Partner Dr Frederic Cappa based in Nice, France) and summarising results and writing up findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 salary scale (£31,342 - £32,277 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience. Consideration will be given to candidates in the final stages of completing their PhD. Appointments made at this level will be paid on the Grade 5 salary scale (26,274 - £29,552 per annum). As this post is funded by NERC, it will be offered for a period of 3 years. Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references. For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit http://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here/. Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Heather Clark ([log in to unmask]) for further information. Online application forms are available at http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs. Please quote reference number GEO322R on all correspondence. The closing date for receipt of applications is: 10 September 2015. Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact Dr David Healy ([log in to unmask]). **** Please forward this message to any candidates who may be interested. All the best, Dave