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Postdoctoral Research Assistant: Grid Computing for Landslide Modelling, UK

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This project will establish large-scale resource provisioning and sophisticated data mining for landslide modelling for use in risk reduction. It will couple Grid software, developed for the Large Hadron Collider, with proven, cutting-edge software in the field of slope hydrology and geotechnics. You will develop the current proof of principle system. The new system will include the following features: transparent use of large scale computing resources; secure, transparent storage and access to data and appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms with auditing, accounting and charging mechanisms.

You will have experience of the Python scripting language, as well as experience of Grid or Cloud computing. You will also have good knowledge of metadata management and proven ability to deliver sustainable software in an agile development environment. The project will be carried out as a partnership between Particle Physicists in the University of Bristol Department of Physics, and academics within the School of Geographical Sciences.

If you have received an application pack, please complete and return the enclosed application form in the envelope provided, together with a covering letter and a copy of your CV, including the details requested on the ‘Information in support of your application’ page of the application form.

Please note the following:
• We will only be able to consider you for this vacancy if you complete the application process outlined above – a CV alone will not be considered.
• Only include the information requested – copies of qualification, certificates, letters of reference, journal articles and any other additional documents are not required at this stage.
• It is important that you quote the reference number 15582 on the application form.
• The closing date for applications is 9.00am, 24th August 2010.
• We regret that we are unable to write to all applicants regarding the outcome of their application. Therefore, if you have not been invited for interview within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Volcano Fluid Dynamics, UK

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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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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Electron Microbeam Laboratory, UK

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The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol (UK) has an opening for a postdoctoral Research Assistant working in the electron microbeam laboratories. There is funding available for 12 months for a part-time (80%) appointment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with substantial experience working with both SEM and EPMA equipment. You will have a PhD or equivalent in a related subject. You will oversee operation of the equipment and supervise users from a variety of backgrounds. You will undertake two pilot research projects in preparation of grant applications. The role will also involve analysis of data collected over the past several years, and working the data into a manuscript(s) for publication.
The Department of Earth Sciences thrives on a research-intensive environment, characterised by individuals and groups of international standing; working collectively or individually on earth science problems of global concern. The department is loosely divided into five research groups, united by a common research goal or common equipment, but with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration between them. A brief summary of these groups and their research goals and membership is given below.

The Deep Earth research group uses high-pressure high-temperature experimental petrology and seismology to study the chemical differentiation of the earth and dynamics of the crust and mantle: Profs: Kendall, Blundy FRS, Helffrich, Walter. Drs: Kohn, Montgomery, Schumacher, Wookey, Rychert. Dohmen, Caricchi, Saunders (+6 PDRA, 7 PG).
The Geochemistry group uses isotopic and elemental abundances to quantify processes from planetary evolution, through melt generation and differentiation, to climate change and surface chemical cycles: Profs: Sherman, Elliott, Vance. Drs: Coath (+9 PDRA, 19 PG).
The Palaeobiology and Biodiversity group, covers a breadth of time scales and organismal groups to understand biological evolution on Earth. Research methodology combines traditional observational studies of fossils with pioneering developments in: numerical and phylogenetic analysis, biomechanical modelling, X-ray tomography and molecular biological techniques, placing the group at the forefront of paleobiological investigations. Profs: Benton. Drs: Anderson, Braddy, Donoghue, Loeffler, Rayfield, Ruta, Rücklin, Schmidt, Hendy. (+3 PDRA, 14 PG)
The Climate and Environmental Change group includes experts in Earth system science, biogeochemistry, biosphere-atmosphere interactions, the carbon cycle, climate change and studies large-scale Earth system processes and interactions, and the linkages among environmental change, human activities and policy. Drs: Cornell, P. Foster, Hendy, Hornibrook, Knorr, Scholze, Siddall, Whitaker. Ms. House (+4 PDRA, 4 PG).

Application Deadline 1September2010

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