From colli at geophysik.uni-muenchen.de Fri Jan 5 04:04:44 2018 From: colli at geophysik.uni-muenchen.de (Lorenzo Colli) Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:04:44 -0600 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU 2018: session on linking observations to theoretical predictions in geodynamics Message-ID: <923d855270e27b9479fd59e91c433c51@127.0.0.1> Dear colleagues, we would like to draw your attention to the multidisciplinary session "Linking observations to theoretical predictions in geodynamics" (GD11.1/EMRP4.25/SM 7.05) that will be held at the upcoming EGU General Assembly (Vienna, Austria, April 8-13, 2018). This session aims at gathering scientists working across disciplines to link geodynamic observations and predictions from seismology, mineral physics, basin analysis, seismic stratigraphy, fission track analysis, geomorphology, geochemistry, and plate motion modelling. Our solicited speaker is Robert Moucha (Syracuse University). The abstract submission deadline is Wednesday January 10, 2018, 13:00 CET. Session description and submission: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/A8wgCE8kz9t0JMYkiNnhl_?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org With our best regards, Lorenzo Colli Giampiero Iaffaldano Bernhard Schuberth Nathan Simmons Mark Hoggard Siavash Ghelichkhan From v.strak at vu.nl Fri Jan 5 20:32:31 2018 From: v.strak at vu.nl (Strak, V.) Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2018 09:32:31 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU 2018 session on mantle upwellings Message-ID: <5D5D44E26506574A94EF2359EACE5BAD2B1503@PEXMB200B.vu.local> Dear colleagues, The deadline for abstract submission to the EGU 2018 is Jan 10 (next Wednesday) 13:00 CET. We would like to remind you of the following session on mantle upwellings. Session GD3.2/GMPV7.2/SM4.19/TS9.6: Causes and consequences of mantle upwellings Session description: Mantle upwellings are a significant component of the Earth?s convective system that can cause volcanism and anomalies in surface topography. They can rise from thermal boundary layers as hot ?plumes?. Alternatively, they can be a rather passive response to upper-mantle flow, subduction, or rifting. Clearly, different mechanisms sustain mantle upwellings of various temperature, vigour and size, causing signals that are potentially expressed in geophysical data as well as geochemical signatures of related volcanism. This session invites contributions that focus on mantle upwellings from geophysics, geochemistry, and modelling perspectives. Our aim is to bring together constraints from multiple disciplines to understand the origin and dynamics of mantle upwellings, as well as their potential to trigger mantle melting, create volcanism, generate ore deposits and build dynamic topography. Solicited oral presentations by Claudia Adam (Kansas State University) and Mark Hoggard (University of Cambridge). We kindly invite you to submit an abstract to this session using the following link: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/KOh6C4QZ1RF9B2zpCOm9uq?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org. 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Interdisciplinary Event IE3.4/TS11.7/GD10.3/GI3.17/GM2.13/GMPV10.7/HS11.3/NH6.4/SSP1.8: Imaging techniques in laboratory modelling of geological processes Laboratory modelling of geological processes is a branch of the Earth Sciences that has seen recent breakthroughs in the development of new imaging and analytical techniques. Creating images of experiments in the laboratory is crucial for qualitative and quantitative model analysis and subsequent interpretation, leading to a better understanding of the geological processes under investigation. Nowadays, a wide range of Earth Science disciplines have developed state-of-the-art imaging techniques in laboratory experiments to investigate processes related to geodynamics, geomorphology, natural hazards, sedimentology, tectonics and structural geology, and volcanology. During the last three decades, quantification in laboratory modelling was indeed revolutionised with the progressive appearance of new imaging technologies, which have allowed to study the interior of opaque structures and compute displacement, velocity, stress and strain field maps, as well as topography. This session invites presentations on advancements in imaging and analytical techniques used in any type of laboratory models of geological processes. Suggested techniques of interest include (but are not limited to) particle image velocimetry, particle tracking, structure-from-motion, digital image correlation, photoelasticity, X-ray CT scanning, seismic reflection, digitisation of model sections, laser scanning, fringe projection and stereo photogrammetry. This cross-disciplinary session aims to showcase the range of techniques that are being utilised in laboratory modelling, discuss the improvements and limitations of these techniques, share good practice, assess their value to provide better quantification and understanding and explore the future of imaging and analysis in laboratory modelling of geological processes. Solicited oral presentations by Thomas G?ebel (UC Santa Cruz Seismology Laboratory) and Katherine Dobson (Durham University). We kindly invite you to submit an abstract to this session using the following link:https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/sK5vCZYM2VF85q48iz0fBR?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org. Best regards, Vincent Strak Janine Kavanagh Matthias Rosenau -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From holger.steffen at lm.se Sat Jan 6 01:55:11 2018 From: holger.steffen at lm.se (Holger Steffen) Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2018 15:55:11 +0100 Subject: [Geodynamics] GIA session at EGU 2018 Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We like to draw your attention to the session on ?Glacial isostatic adjustment and its role in the global earth system" at the General Assembly of the EGU in Vienna, Austria, 8-13 April 2018. Please see https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/mK4_ClxwB5CP2803fG3MO_?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org for more information. Our invited speaker is Sarah Woodroffe (Durham University). The deadline for abstract submission is 10 January 2018, 13:00 CET. We are looking forward to meet you in Vienna, Maaria Nordman, Pietro Sternai, Holger Steffen, Wouter van der Wal From laetitia.le_pourhiet at upmc.fr Sun Jan 7 02:13:33 2018 From: laetitia.le_pourhiet at upmc.fr (Laetitia Le Pourhiet) Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2018 16:13:33 +0100 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU TS11.3 Learning from failed models and negative results (Posters only) Message-ID: Dear all, I wish you first a happy new year and would like to draw you attention on the approaching dead line to submit abstract for EGU. Our session *"Learning from failed models and negative results " * has been growing over the last 2 years *. * *It is a great opportunity to discuss some idea that did not work and learn from others and as is it is poster only, it does not prevent you to request an oral presentation for your positive result ! * *Dead line to submit your abstract is set to 10 Jan 2018, 13:00 CET* *hoping to share negative results with you * On behalf of the conveners Laetitia Le Pourhiet, Cedric Thieulot and Susanne Buiter *Session details: * Publication bias in academic research can occur when the outcome of an experiment or study influences the decision whether to publish it. The Geosciences are of course not immune to publication bias. This session aims at discussing the issues surrounding publication bias and how to learn from failed models and negative results. In the Geosciences, as in other science fields, a study may have best chances for acceptance in scientific literature if it confirms a theory or conceptual idea that is well accepted in the community or if it reaches a positive result. The cases that fail in their test of a new method or idea often end up deep down in a drawer (which is why publication bias is also sometimes called the ?file drawer effect?). Additionally, physically sound simulations may remain unpublished even when they could correspond to a concept that has not yet been considered because of, for example, scarce data. Conversely, negative results such as numerical methods that fail to converge or that turn out not to be worth pursuing also never get published. This is potentially a waste of time and resources within our community as other scientists may set about testing the same idea or model setup without being aware of previous failed attempts. In this session, we encourage constructive discussions of unexpected, controversial, failed and/or negative results on any aspect of tectonics, structural geology, geodynamics, geomorphology and related fields. -- Dr Laetitia Le Pourhiet ISTEP UPMC Paris 6 +33 1 44275883 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nicholas.j.schliffke at durham.ac.uk Mon Jan 8 20:48:01 2018 From: nicholas.j.schliffke at durham.ac.uk (SCHLIFFKE, NICHOLAS J.) Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2018 09:48:01 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU TS4.1.: Actio-Reactio: from subducting slabs to shaping the surface Message-ID: <9803F845-9A27-46BE-8FC9-EFF41BB82527@durham.ac.uk> Dear colleagues, As you might know from your flooded e-mail inbox, the abstract submission deadline for the EGU General Assembly 2018 is approaching fast! We want to call your attention to the session TS4.1: Actio-Reactio; from subducting slabs to shaping the surface. https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/u38ZCnxyErC3lw9VF9UxXW?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org The aim of our session is to bridge the gap between model predictions and observations by quantifying the surface response to plate deformation and mantle dynamics (and vice versa). We invite scientists from a wide range of disciplines (geodynamics, geochemistry, geology, geomorphology, climatology...) with diverse research areas and approaches (eg: field work, numerical & physical modelling) to improve our understanding on the interplay between deep and surface processes on convergent margin topography. As keynote speakers, we count on the presence of: Jeremy Caves (ETH Zurich) ?Tracking interactions of the westerly jet and topography: uplift of the Tian Shan and Altai ? Jo?o C. Duarte (Lisbon University) ?Geodynamic physical models of subduction with an overriding plate and an interplate rheology ? We look forward to your submissions until Wednesday the 10th of January 2018. Cheers, The conveners: Nico Schliffke, Malwina San Jos?, Carlos Fernandez Garcia, Jessica Munch & Joost v. d. Broek -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sabin.zahirovic at sydney.edu.au Mon Jan 8 22:41:55 2018 From: sabin.zahirovic at sydney.edu.au (Sabin Zahirovic) Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2018 11:41:55 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] Final Reminder - EGU2018 session - 4D carbon cycle: a global interdisciplinary evaluation through space and time Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, Hope you have had a wonderful start to 2018! As a final reminder, we welcome contributions to our interdisciplinary EGU (8-13 April) session covering the geology, biology, physics, chemistry, and computer science related to the deep carbon cycle, including the broader work of the Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO). The abstract deadline is 10th January 2018. The session information is at this link, and the description is below. Look forward to seeing you at EGU in a few months! IE2.2/GMPV1.4/BG1.11/CL4.29/ERE1.6/GD3.6/SSP1.10. 4D carbon cycle: a global interdisciplinary evaluation through space and time (co-organized) Conveners: Sabin Zahirovic, Mattia Pistone, Lotta Purkamo, Vincenzo Stagno, and Nina Bellot Carbon plays a fundamental role on Earth's surface and interior, with wide-ranging influences on physical and chemical processes and its coevolution with the biosphere. A decadal program as part of the Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO) has integrated multidisciplinary approaches to study the cycle of carbon, as well as the consequences for energy resources, the evolution of life, as well as extreme physics and chemistry that enable this complex multi-scale process. Although much of the effort has been focused on observing and modelling the deep carbon cycle at the present-day, new approaches that incorporate the geological record are providing insights into the role of mantle convection, plate tectonics, large-scale volcanism and climate change in modulating carbon exchanges between atmospheric, hydrospheric, lithospheric and mantle reservoirs. This interdisciplinary session aims to showcase all aspects of the carbon cycle, including advances in data collection, experimental techniques, ?Big Data? analysis, and modelling of these processes. We foster collaborations between geologists, geochemists, petrologists, volcanologists, geophysicists, modellers, planetary scientists, bioengineers, and microbiologists, and we hope all researchers in this area will consider contributing to this session. Invited speaker: Emily Mason, University of Cambridge We also welcome you signing up for the free short-course: SC1.16/TS9.11 GPlates: an open-source and cross-platform deep-time plate tectonic reconstruction platform (co-organized) Conveners: Sabin Zahirovic, Dietmar M?ller, and Martina Ulvrova GPlates is a community software package that allows users to visualise, create and modify digital plate tectonic reconstructions of geodata in deep geological time. GPlates is open-source and cross-platform (Windows, Linux and Mac), and has been used by a range of researchers in Earth sciences (e.g., plate tectonics, geodynamics, hydrocarbon and mineral prospectivity, paleobiology, paleo-climate, paleo-oceanography, deep carbon cycling, etc.). The workshop provides an introduction to the software to new users (e.g., how to combine your own data with plate reconstructions), while also covering new features in GPlates 2.0 for power users (e.g., project files, 3D volume visualisation, deforming plate reconstructions, etc.). You can follow the workshop if you bring your own laptop computer. You can download and install GPlates from www.gplates.org as well as the user manual, the tutorial documents and associated files. Please, fill out this online form to register for the GPlates course: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/tv-YCE8kz9t01E8nTZDoSu?domain=goo.gl Apologies for cross-posting (DCO members are BCC-ed here). 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URL: From mulvrova at gmail.com Wed Jan 10 00:07:33 2018 From: mulvrova at gmail.com (martina ulvrova) Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2018 14:07:33 +0100 Subject: [Geodynamics] Last reminder: EGU 2018 "The role of the plate-mantle system in long-term geological cycles" Message-ID: Dear colleagues, the abstract submission deadline for EGU 2018 General Assembly in Vienna (8-13 April 2018) is in less than 24h, *Wednesday January 10, 2018, 13:00 CET*. We want to draw your attention to the exciting and multidisciplinary session (GD3.3/GMPV8.3/SM 4.17) The role of the plate-mantle system in long-term geological cycles: a multidisciplinary approach *Earth?s mantle is thermally and chemically heterogeneous at multiple scales, from the crystal structure of rocks through to slabs and large-scale chemical reservoirs in the deep mantle. An enduring problem in geoscience is that different scales of heterogeneity require different techniques and methods for investigation, yet ultimately we strive for an holistic view on the origin and evolution of mantle heterogeneity from the surface to the core-mantle boundary. Furthermore, mantle and tectonic processes control supercontinent cycles, which drive fundamental evolutionary cycles on Earth, including major sea level fluctuations, extinctions, ocean circulations, and long-term greenhouse-icehouse cycles. For example, coupled plate-mantle processes affecting sea level include dynamic topography, changes in the volume of ocean basins, and changes in the amount of water stored in the Earth's mantle. For this session we invite contributions from all areas of geoscience that involve numerical modelling and/or data analysis to shed light on the plate-mantle system and its role in determining the long-term history of Earth through geological and biological cycles. We aim to facilitate lively and interdisciplinary discussion and provide inspiration for new collaborative studies across different fields.* *Solicited speaker * *Paula Koelemeijer* (University College Oxford) *Conveners:* Martina Ulvrova (ETH Zurich), Dietmar Muller (The University of Sydney), Dan J. Bower (University of Bern), Thomas Bodin (UCBL Lyon 1), Antoine Rozel (ETH Zurich). *We invite you to submit an abstract here:https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/p7C-Cq7BKYtkkOPgtZtVn1?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org * Appologies for cross-posting. Looking forward to seeing you in Vienna, best regards, Martina Ulvrova. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Our session *"Learning from failed models and negative results " * has been growing over the last 2 years *. * *It is a great opportunity to discuss some idea that did not work and learn from others and as is it is poster only, it does not prevent you to request an oral presentation for your positive result ! * *Dead line to submit your abstract is set to 10 Jan 2018, 13:00 CET* *hoping to share negative results with you * On behalf of the conveners Laetitia Le Pourhiet, Cedric Thieulot and Susanne Buiter *Session details: * Publication bias in academic research can occur when the outcome of an experiment or study influences the decision whether to publish it. The Geosciences are of course not immune to publication bias. This session aims at discussing the issues surrounding publication bias and how to learn from failed models and negative results. In the Geosciences, as in other science fields, a study may have best chances for acceptance in scientific literature if it confirms a theory or conceptual idea that is well accepted in the community or if it reaches a positive result. The cases that fail in their test of a new method or idea often end up deep down in a drawer (which is why publication bias is also sometimes called the ?file drawer effect?). Additionally, physically sound simulations may remain unpublished even when they could correspond to a concept that has not yet been considered because of, for example, scarce data. Conversely, negative results such as numerical methods that fail to converge or that turn out not to be worth pursuing also never get published. This is potentially a waste of time and resources within our community as other scientists may set about testing the same idea or model setup without being aware of previous failed attempts. 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We would like to encourage you to contribute to the following session: TS6.1/GD7.4/GM4.7/GMPV8.6/SSP3.17 - Evolution and architecture of rifts and passive margins: from mantle dynamics to surface processes Do not miss out and submit your abstract before the 10th of January 2018 (13:00 CET) here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/VOneCMwvLQTkkM8Jfwiyxh?domain=meetingorganizer.copernicus.org Confirmed solicited presentation: - John Naliboff (UC Davis): Complex fault interaction controls continental rifting Looking forward to seeing you in Vienna! Guillaume Duclaux (U Nice) Judith Sippel (GFZ) Ritske S. Huismans (U Bergen) Magdalena Scheck-Wenderoth (GFZ) Session description: The formation of rifted continental margins by extension of continental lithosphere leading to seafloor spreading is a complex and still poorly understood component of the plate tectonic cycle. New observations and modelling allow us to investigate the underlying processes. Key questions to be resolved include 1) factors controlling geometry and crustal architecture or rifted margins, 2) the role of strain localisation and strain partitioning throughout the rift history, 3) factors controlling the 3-dimensional geometry of rifts and passive margins, 4) processes responsible for anomalous vertical motions during basin evolution, 5) fundamental controls on the magmatic or a-magmatic nature of rifts and passive margins, 6) interaction between surface processes, tectonics, and climate during rift-passive margin evolution. We encourage abstracts that offer new insights into crustal and lithospheric architecture and processes underlying rift-passive margin formation as well as smaller scale studies of individual sedimentary basins, using constraints from observations and modelling. ???????????????????????? Guillaume Duclaux Laboratoire G?oazur | Universit? Nice Sophia Antipolis B?t 1, 250 rue Albert Einstein, 06560 Valbonne, France tel: +33 (0)4 83 61 85 11 | web: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/dWfzCNLwM9iPPDx6i41lck?domain=geoazur.oca.eu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jeroen.van-hunen at durham.ac.uk Sun Jan 28 04:41:48 2018 From: jeroen.van-hunen at durham.ac.uk (Jeroen van Hunen) Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2018 17:41:48 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] PhD funding opportunity: The origin, active tectonics and fate of the South Caspian, Basin Message-ID: Dear all, A competitive funding opportunity is available for a 4-year PhD project at Durham University, UK, starting in October 2018. One of the projects to be offered is on '/The origin, active tectonics and fate of the South Caspian Basin/', and a full description of this project is available here . The application deadline is Friday 16th February, 2018. More information (including eligibility and online application precedure) about this and other projects is available here . For any further questions, please contact me at jeroen.van-hunen at durham.ac.uk. Best regards, ?? Jeroen van Hunen -- Prof Jeroen van Hunen Department of Earth Sciences University of Durham Durham DH1 3LE United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2293 Fax: +44 (0)191 334 2301 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brune at gfz-potsdam.de Tue Jan 30 10:44:21 2018 From: brune at gfz-potsdam.de (Sascha Brune) Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:44:21 +0100 Subject: [Geodynamics] PhD position in Rift Geodynamics at GFZ Potsdam, Germany Message-ID: <698983A3-60D1-420E-8743-8E3967AC8B3C@gfz-potsdam.de> Dear all, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ Potsdam ) is advertising for a PhD Position in Geodynamics (3-years). Please feel free to apply or forward this email to any person who might be interested. We are searching for a motivated candidate with interest in Numerical Modelling of Rifts and Rifted Margins to become part of the Helmholtz Young Investigators Group CRYSTALS "Continental Rift Dynamics Across the Scales?. The official advertisement text can be found here and is also pasted further below. Candidates should apply no later than 28th of February 2018 quoting the reference no. 0474 via email to applications at gfz-potsdam.de . Please combine your 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 (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 W www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/section/geodynamic-modeling/staff/profil/sascha-brune W https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Nyr3CBNZwLiRLj83s6v-rj?domain=gfz-potsdam.de W https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/m1cTCGvmB5iOzkAotkXmmA?domain=scholar.google.de The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam ? GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national research centre for Earth sciences in Germany. With approx. 1280 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. For Section 2.5 ?Geodynamical Modelling? / Department 2 ?Geophysics? we invite applications for a PhD position (Geodynamics) Job Vacancy No. 0474 Project title: Geodynamics of Continental Rifted Margin Formation ? Numerical Modelling of Rift Processes from Localisation to Break-up The aim of this project is to understand the impact of geodynamic processes on continental rifted margin formation. The successful candidate will use state of the art numerical modelling software in order to investigate tectonic, magmatic, and sedimentary processes during rift evolution. Modelling results will be compared to data and observations from the North and South Atlantic margins as well as from the East African Rift System. The project is embedded in the Helmholtz Young Investigators Group CRYSTALS ?Continental Rift Dynamics Across The Scales: Understanding Observations Through Numerical Modelling?. Your responsibilities: ? Conduct computational rift models and compare the results to available data ? Improve the geodynamic modelling software by combining existing routines ? Benchmark 2D rift models with well-studied areas of the Atlantic margins and the East African Rift ? Investigate 3D rift dynamics under consideration of rift segmentation and multi-phase extension ? Present results at international conferences and in scientific publications Your qualifications: ? Master?s degree (or equivalent) in geophysics, geology, physics or a related discipline in Geosciences ? Research interest in continental rifting and numerical modelling ? Basic experience in scientific programming (e.g. C, Fortran, Python, Matlab, etc) ? Ability to work independently, as well as within a multidisciplinary team ? Very good command of the English language in spoken and written form Starting date: 1st April 2018 or by arrangement Fixed term: 3 years Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional information: You can expect a very diverse and challenging job in an international work environment that is characterized by exciting research projects. The compatibility of work and family life is of particular concern to the GFZ. Therefore, it offers the opportunity for flexible working time and workplaces. Moreover, there is a kindergarten located on the research campus. The GFZ is a partner with Geo.X (www.geo-x.net ), and as such it is well connected with other geoscience institutions in Potsdam und Berlin. Geo.X forms the largest regional cluster of geoscientific expertise in Europe and offers excellent opportunities for cooperation and development. Please submit your application by 28th February 2018 quoting the reference no. 0474 via email to applications at gfz-potsdam.de . Please combine your application documents (letter of motivation, CV and certificates) into a single PDF file with a size of up to 3 megabytes. Equal opportunity is an inherent part of our personnel policy. Therefore we are particularly welcoming applications from qualified women. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential treatment in the case of equal qualification. 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Research will focus on modelling mantle flow patterns at the micro- and macro-scale in order to better determine the mantle recent dynamics and present-day structure around convergent margins. Micro-scale flow modelling will be devoted to reproduce strain-induced mantle fabrics consistent with the seismic anisotropy observations. Macro-scale flow modelling of regional tectonic settings will rely on adjoint methods and data assimilation techniques. Early geodynamic predictions of the mantle fabrics and elastic properties will be conducted around generic subduction zones. Subsequently, the modelling will be applied to natural subduction settings integrating geological and geophysical observations. The successful applicants will work in close collaboration with a geodynamic group based at University of Padova, seismologists at INGV-Bologna, as well as with a network of scientists that will actively collaborate on the project. Candidates will be evaluated according to their computational skills and experience/knowledge about geodynamic modelling, adjoint problems and mantle convection simulations at both regional and global scale. The successful candidates are expected to work in both independent and collaborative group environments, to be self-motivated to accomplish the research goals and to attend national and international conferences to disseminate research results. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *PhD position* The candidates should hold a Master degree in either Geodynamics, Geophysics or Mathematical Engineering. The appointment is for a period of three years. The gross salary is 18.845 ?/year, and will be integrated with benefits. Information on the cost of living in Padova can be found here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/AbsFCvl0PoC2E1P5fQNm3C?domain=numbeo.com. Application closing date: 30 April 2018 Position starting: 1 October 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Post-doctoral position* The candidates should hold a PhD in either Geodynamics, Geophysics or Mathematical Engineering. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year and can be extended up to maximum 4 years. The gross salary is 26.500-30.800 ?/year, depending on experience, and will be integrated with benefits. Information on the cost of living in Padova can be found here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/AbsFCvl0PoC2E1P5fQNm3C?domain=numbeo.com. Application closing date: 30 April 2018 Position starting: between 1 March and 1 October 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For information, please contact Manuele Faccenda (manuele.faccenda at unipd.it ). -- Dr. Manuele Faccenda Assistant Professor Dipartimento di Geoscienze, Universita' di Padova Via Gradenigo n. 6, 35131, Padova, Italy tel: +39 049 827 9159 website: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/uJRpCwVLQmiAv64mUqX5cf?domain=sites.google.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: