The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol (UK) has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in volcano fluid dynamics, as part of a three-year multidisciplinary research project investigating gas-melt flow regimes in volcanic conduits and their characteristic acoustic signals, in conjunction with the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham. One year will be spent at the University of Nottingham to conduct laboratory experiments.

We are looking for a motivated scientist with experience in fluid dynamics (preferably both experimental and theoretical research) and a PhD in engineering, physical volcanology, or applied mathematics. You will carry out and interpret large-scale laboratory experiments to understand gas-liquid flow regimes in conduits and how these relate to eruption style and acoustic signals measured at volcanoes. You will collect and analyse laboratory data, develop physical models to interpret the data, and compare the results to infrasound recordings from volcanoes.

Role holders at this level will have very extensive experience of research leadership and related management/administration. They will enjoy a wide recognition for their expertise within the academic community internationally (as evidenced by conference invitations, journal editorships, office holding in specialist groupings, associations with appropriate Research Councils etc.). They will have made recognised and significant contributions to the developing knowledge and understanding of their research area. They will already have responsibilities for the creation, initiation, development and overall management of significant research programmes. They will ‘profess’ their discipline within the Department, as appropriate and consonant with the terms of their funding. They may also carry significant leadership roles within the Faculty or University.

Application Deadline 27 Aug 2010
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