Dear all,

please notify any promising candidates of the following PhD position at Uppsala University, Sweden:

http://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=234578

Duties/Project description: Recent research on the mechanical behaviour of viscous magma intruding at shallow depth in the crust highlights the importance of viscous stalling and the possibility of brittle deformation at magmatic temperatures. This brittle deformation may be expressed as wide-spread fracturing and brittle shearing of magma. However, our understanding of the detailed expression and consequences of fracturing, and in particular crack propagation and distribution in viscously deforming systems, remains embryonic.

The successful candidate will characterise fracture formation, propagation and distribution in viscous magma and partially molten systems to address the following research questions: How and at what scale does brittle deformation of magma occur in shallow intrusions? Is this deformation connected to seismicity? How interlinked is the fracture network produced during magma fracturing? What consequences/implications does magma fracturing in intrusions have for heat transport and the development of geothermal systems?

Requirements: We seek a highly motivated candidate with an MSc or equivalent degree in Earth Sciences or similar (formally, four years of university study including a minimum of one year at advanced level are required). Experience with material characterisation and/or rock mechanics are required. Additional knowledge of e.g. brittle deformation or seismology are beneficial.

Candidates are expected to be able to communicate easily in oral and written English, work independently and in an international team of researchers with different disciplinary backgrounds. Willingness to travel abroad for extended stays at the RockLab in Strasbourg and other lab facilities and for conferences and field work are expected. It is expected that the candidate holds a clean driving license. Experience as a teaching assistant is beneficial. An interest in and experience with science communication and dissemination are beneficial.

Application should be through the application system, https://uu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:login/jobID:234578

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All the best,

Steffi