PhD fellowships in Andesite volcanology and geochemistry

Location
The University of Auckland, Auckland (NZ)
Salary
NZ PhD stipend $NZ28,000/yr (tax free) + fees
Posted
Jan 30, 2020
Closes
Feb 29, 2020
Ref
Taranaki Volcano
Career Level
Student / Graduate
Education Level
Masters
Job Type
Fellowship
Relocation Cost
No Relocation
Sector Type
Academia

Up to 8 Ph.D. fellowship opportunities are available to work on understanding andesitic magma systems as part of the multi-national, interdisciplinary research project Transitioning Taranaki to a Volcanic Future

We seek motivated individuals with a background in Earth sciences and a strong academic record to participate in a collaborative, international 5-year research program. Research projects will utilize geochemistry, experimental petrology, geochemical modeling and novel technique development - in conjunction with fundamental geological techniques - to investigate the origin, evolution, and behavioral modification of eruptive processes at Mt. Taranaki Volcano, New Zealand.

Research opportunities are available on, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • Experimental petrology of low-pressure crystallization to investigate timescales of magma emplacement and volatile exsolution-driven ascent and eruption.
  • Isotope and trace element crystal chemical stratigraphy to quantify eruption triggering mechanisms.
  • Melt Inclusion geochemistry and rheology constraints on shallow magma ascent, crystallization and degassing conduit processes during eruption.
  • Understanding the role and volcanic-diagnostic possibilities of non-traditional metal volatile studies (Sn, Cu and Zn).
  • Tracing magma residence times and ascent rates of Taranaki and White Island (New Zealand) volcanic using U-series and other short-lived isotope systems.
  • Contrasting geochemical tracers of eruption behavior during cycles of sustained and infrequent activity using a detailed 30 ka tephra record.

The successful applicants will be awarded a full Doctoral scholarship. At the UoA current Doctoral Scholarships are $29k/a (non taxable) + tuition fees for a 3-year period.Doctoral stipends, tuition waivers, and benefits may begin as early as February of 2020, but we will also consider start dates over the next 1-2 years. Projects will be mainly hosted in the School of Environment, University of Auckland, New Zealand, but other options are available via University of Otago(NZ) University of Canterbury (NZ), Massey University (NZ) or Macquarie University Australia.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out to Science Leads Dr. Ingrid Ukstins and Dr. Marco Brenna (ingrid-peate@uiowa.edu; marco.brenna@otago.ac.nz) to discuss specific research interests. Please include a CV and specify a project topic in your statement of interest.

Applications will be considered as submitted. 

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