[Cig-jobpostings] 1 Postdoc and 1 Phd position in Geodynamics

Fri Jan 15 07:16:56 PST 2016

Dear all,

there are 2 open positions in geodynamics (1 Postdoc and 1 PhD student) at the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ Potsdam <http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/home/>). Please feel free to apply or forward this email to any person who might be interested. 

We are searching for motivated researchers with interest in Rifting and Numerical Modelling as members of the Helmholtz Young Investigators Group CRYSTALS "Continental Rift Dynamics Across the Scales". The official advertisement text can be found at the following websites and is also pasted further below.

1 Postdoc position: www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job/52516-d-postdoc-position-geodynamics/ <http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job/52516-d-postdoc-position-geodynamics/>
1 PhD position: www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job/42516-d-phd-position-geodynamics/ <http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job/42516-d-phd-position-geodynamics/>

Candidates should apply no later than 15th of February via applications at gfz-potsdam.de <mailto:applications at gfz-potsdam.de> quoting the indicated reference numbers and combining their application documents (letter of motivation, CV and certificates) into a single PDF file with a size of up to 3 megabytes.

For any questions, e-mail me at sascha.brune at gfz-potsdam.de <mailto:sascha.brune at gfz-potsdam.de> (please do not reply to the mailing list).

With apologies for cross-posting.
Kind regards,
Sascha Brune

Sascha Brune
Geodynamic Modelling Section
GFZ Potsdam, Germany
T +49 (0) 331 288 1928   M brune at gfz-potsdam.de <mailto:brune at gfz-potsdam.de>
W http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/geodynamic-modeling/staff/profil/sascha-brune <http://goo.gl/dYfXD1> 
W https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sascha_Brune <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sascha_Brune>
W https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=qmD7UkUAAAAJ <https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=qmD7UkUAAAAJ>

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national research centre for Earth sciences in Germany. With approx. 1180 employees, the GFZ is conducting interdisciplinary research on the “System Earth” and the influence of humans on the planet. As a member of the Helmholtz Association, it is part of Germany’s largest science organization.

This project is embedded in the vibrant Geodynamic Modelling Section <http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/geodynamic-modeling/staff/> with great expertise in numerical geodynamics ranging from mantle convection and plumes over lithospheric-scale processes to earthquakes and tsunamis.

1 Postdoc position (Geodynamics)
Reference No. 5/25/16 D
Project title: Structures and Dynamics of Magmatic Continental Rifts – Numerical Modelling in two and three Dimensions  

The aim of this project is to understand the interaction of rift tectonics with the generation and extraction of magma. The successful candidate will use state of the art numerical modelling software in order to investigate magma-tectonic feed-back processes and their impact on rift dynamics in two and three dimensions. Focus regions comprise primarily the East African Rift System, but also the volcanic continental margins of the South Atlantic. The project is embedded in the Helmholtz Young Investigators Group CRYSTALS “Continental Rift Dynamics Across The Scales: Understanding Observations Through Numerical Modelling”. It is carried out in cooperation with the research group “General Geology” at Potsdam University.

Tasks:
    - develop and run computational rift models
    - improve the geodynamic modelling software by introducing partial melting and melt extraction accounting for rheological feed-back processes
    - benchmark 2D magmatic rift models with well-studied areas of the Kenya Rift and the South Atlantic
    - application to 3D rift dynamics under consideration of rift segmentation and multi-phase extension
    - supervision of Master students 

Qualifications:
    - Master’s degree and PhD degree in geophysics, geology or other related disciplines at the time the position starts
    - research interest in continental rifting and numerical modelling
    - experience in scientific programming (e.g. C, Fortran, Python, Matlab, etc)
    - ability to work independently, as well as within a multidisciplinary team
    - research experience with the East African Rift System is a plus but not a must 

Starting date:
    - 1st of June 2016 or by arrangement

Fixed term:
    - 3 years

1 PhD position (Geodynamics)
Reference No. 4/25/16 D
Project title: Continental Rift Dynamics across the Scales – Numerical Modelling of Ductile Localisation in Poly-Mineralic Rocks  

The aim of this project is to link tectonics of rifting and continental break-up with rock deformation on the sub-centimetre scale. The successful candidate will use state of the art numerical modelling software in order to investigate ductile strain localisation of poly-mineralic rocks and compare the results to laboratory rock deformation experiments and to field observations. The project is embedded in the Helmholtz Young Investigators Group CRYSTALS “Continental Rift Dynamics Across The Scales: Understanding Observations Through Numerical Modelling”. It is carried out in cooperation with GFZ-Section 4.2 “Geomechanics and Rheology”.

Tasks:
    - run computational models of rock deformation on centimetre-scale and analyse the results
    - improve the geodynamic modelling software by introducing grain size dependent rheology
    - benchmark numerical results with centimetre-scale laboratory experiments performed at GFZ
    - calculate lithospheric-scale rift models that include grain size dependent rheology with application to the East African Rift and the South Atlantic continental margins
    - present results at international conferences and in scientific publications 

Qualifications:
    - Master’s degree (or equivalent, such as Bachelor’s degree with honours) in geophysics, geology, physics or other related sciences
    - research interest in continental rifting, rock deformation and numerical modelling
    - basic experience in scientific programming (e.g. Python, Matlab, C, Fortran, etc)
    - interest in a scientific career and in interdisciplinary project collaboration
    - very good command of the English language in spoken and written form 

Starting date:
    - 1st of June 2016 or by arrangement

Fixed term:
    - 2+1 years

Sascha Brune
Geodynamic Modelling Section
GFZ Potsdam, Germany
T +49 (0) 331 288 1928   M brune at gfz-potsdam.de <mailto:brune at gfz-potsdam.de>
W http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/geodynamic-modeling/staff/profil/sascha-brune <http://goo.gl/dYfXD1> 
W https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sascha_Brune <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sascha_Brune>
W https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=qmD7UkUAAAAJ <https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=qmD7UkUAAAAJ>
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