Understanding geophysical signals associated with magma and heat transfer

Application Deadline: 27/09/2012

Research Fields: Environmental science - Earth science

Career Stage: Early stage researcher of 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)

Research Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Call: Euraxess

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The goal of the project is to study and develop models of heat transfer from magma and hot rocks to the surrounding country rock. This will include analysis of existing data from case histories of geothermal signals associated with magma movements, the enhancement of conceptual and physical understanding through application of analytical models by exploring parameters and studying the links between deformation signals and thermal signals. In-depth studies of thermal signals will be performed using numerical models such as TOUGH2. For ice-covered volcanoes, ice flow numerical models may be used to quantify the thermal signals.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The successful candidate will work for three years towards completion of a PhD at the Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Iceland, a leading institution in the field of volcanology. The candidate is expected to complete a PhD within a research group including experts on volcano deformation, geothermal activity and volcanism.

REQUISITES:
Candidates must have background in geophysics or related fields and meet the following requisites: 1) any nationality, but not having resided or carried out their main activity (job, studies, …) in Iceland for more than 1 year in the past 3 years; 2) no more than 4 years may have passed since completion of the degree that in their country gives access to a PhD; 3) not having completed a PhD. Current PhD students can apply.