[iris-bulk] (Job) Interdisciplinary Postdoc in Volcanology

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Postdoctoral Position in Volcanology

The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at New Mexico  
Institute of Mining and Technology invites applications for a two- 
year Postdoctoral Position in Volcanology with special emphasis on  
Volcano Conduit Processes.  The position is supported through funding  
for the Mount Erebus Volcano Observatory (MEVO), Antarctica from the  
Office of Polar Programs, NSF.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or a related field at  
the time of appointment, as well as a significant record and/or  
promise of relevant interdisciplinary research productivity. Suitable  
research backgrounds may include any combination of the following  
areas: fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; geophysical measurement and  
modelling; petrologic or geochemical studies of volatile behavior in  
magmas. Good mathematical/numerical and presentational skills are  
essential. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to  
apply.

The principal responsibility will be to undertake observational and/ 
or experimental and/or theoretical studies on volcanic conduit  
processes especially as they apply to Erebus volcano and to expand  
relevant results from this Strombolian eruptive system to more  
general volcanic systems.

Research activities will be carried out in association with the  
various researchers working at Erebus volcano including NM Tech  
faculty and staff, graduate and undergraduate students, MEVO visiting  
researchers, and the NSF Office of Polar Programs.  Principal  
expectations include significant research and publication using the  
existing and planned geophysical, geological, and geochemical  
datasets from Erebus volcano.  Additional responsibilities include  
assisting in the coordination of MEVO seasonal field activities in  
Antarctica and in ongoing year-round monitoring (www.ees.nmt.edu/Geop/ 
Erebus/erebus.html). For detailed inquiries, contact Philip Kyle  
(kyle at nmt.edu) and/or Rick Aster (aster at ees.nmt.edu).

Applicants should submit a statement of research interests and goals,  
curriculum vitae, and the names of three or more references to:  
Volcano Conduit Processes Postdoc, Human Resources, Box 172, New  
Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico 87801.  
Official transcripts of pre-and post-graduate studies will be  
required if selected to interview.  To receive full consideration,  
all materials must be received by 1/15/07.  Email applications cannot  
be accepted.  New Mexico Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative  
action employer.