PhD opportunity in Geodynamics at the Bayerisches Geoinstitut (Bayreuth, Germany)

PhD opportunity in Geodynamics at the Bayerisches Geoinstitut (Bayreuth, Germany)

The Bayerisches Geoinstitute (www.bgi.uni-bayreuth.de <http://www.bgi.uni-bayreuth.de>) offers a PhD position in the field of Geodynamics.
The focus of the research will be on the effect of continental lids on the efficiency of mantle convective stirring.
Interpreting surface geochemical data requires the understanding of the mechanisms that can preserve or erase chemical heterogeneities over geological times. The effect of continental lids is known to have a first order impact on mantle convective dynamics and heat transfer. In particular it has be shown that the presence of continents influences the convective wavelength and the time dependency of the mantle motions. However the consequences on the efficiency of convective stirring have not been quantified and studied systematically. This will be the main objective of this thesis, using 2D and 3D numerical modeling of mantle convective motions.

Applicants should hold a master degree in Physics, Geophysics or equivalent. We are seeking for candidates with a solid background in fluid dynamics and heat transfer, knowledge in numerical methods and in one or more programming language (Fortran , C ...).
Decent computational facilities are available at the Bayerisches Geoinstitute (www.bgi.uni-bayreuth.de <http://www.bgi.uni-bayreuth.de>) and at the University of Bayreuth. Funds will be available for attending international conferences and workshops.

The position to be filled up as soon as possible, will be awarded for a period of three years.
To apply, please send the following documents in electronic form to : henri.samuel[at]uni-bayreuth.de
- A Curiculum Vitae
- The contact information of at least two referees

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Postdoc position in Geodynamics at the Bayerisches Geoinstitut (bayreuth, Germany)

The Bayerisches Geoinstitute (www.bgi.uni-bayreuth.de <http://www.bgi.uni-bayreuth.de/>) offers a post doctoral research position in the field of Geodynamics.
We welcome applications on various research topics in the fields of Earth and Planetary dynamics (e.g., core formation, mantle or lithosphere dynamics, multiphase flow, magma chamber dynamics ...)
Successful applicants should hold a PhD degree in physics, geophysics or equivalent by the time they are appointed.
We are seeking for candidates with good background in fluid dynamics and a good experience in numerical modeling and/or in theoretical and analytical modeling.
Decent computational facilities are available at the Bayerisches Geoinstitute and at the University of Bayreuth.
Funds will be available for attending international conferences and workshops.

The position to be filled up as soon as possible, will be awarded for a period of two years. Extension of up to two additional years is possible.

To apply, please send the following documents in electronic form to henri.samuel[at]uni-bayreuth.de
- A short statement of research interests - A statement of proposed research (2-3 pages) - A CV including a publication list
- The contact information of at least two referees