Research Associate in Volcanology
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,546.00 i £37,174.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | LA1 4YW |
| Cwmni: | Lancaster University |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 0510-25 |
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An exciting opportunity exists for a post-doctoral researcher to work on a UKRI funded project entitled “Flow and fragmentation of melts and magmas: developing a unified view through experimental, numerical and field investigations”. You will be working and based within Dr Jones’ research group at Lancaster University.
You will contribute to the project by conducting textural and petrographic studies on mafic volcanoes. Lab-based analysis of pyroclast textures will be performed (e.g., shape, density, bubble and microlite number density) and these data will be used in models to ascertain magma decompression rates. Please refer to the personal specification for a full list of the essential and desirable criteria. Candidates not matching the desirable criteria are still encouraged to apply as there is some flexibility in this role to suit the candidate’s skills and research interests. Through the UKRI FLF project you will be part of a large international team, including researchers from Canada and Spain and there will be plenty of opportunities for training and career development.
The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (GFD) Laboratory in the Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a world-class facility for research into a wide range of topics covering volcanology and planetary science. The lab is directed by Dr Jones and current research topics include pyroclastic density currents, planetary volcanism, magma fragmentation and magma rheology. It has a large equipment base for scaled analogue experiments (e.g., high-speed cameras, fluidization rigs, fluid tanks), rheometry (e.g., extensional, powder and rotational rheometers) and particle size, shape, and density characterization. The successful candidate will also benefit from being part of the wider volcanology research group comprising numerous faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students.
Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked in the top 1% of universities globally, and in the top 10 in the UK. It is located on a beautiful campus in the North-West of England close to the Lake District National Park. The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department, tackling grand environmental challenges.
LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. Furthermore, we are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing, and decolonising agendas.
Expected start dates are within the period August to December 2025, however there is some flexibility. Based on appointment grade and associated funding available, the post may be offered for an initial period of approximately 1 year. During this time Dr Jones will work with the successful applicant to secure further funding.
What to include in each document of your application:
Cover Letter: Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, and how it fits with your career goals. Please also describe any skills you have developed that are relevant to this post and your timeline for starting.
CV: Please include a 2-page CV.
Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).
Referees: Contact information for referees.
Informal inquiries may be directed to Dr. Thomas Jones: thomas.jones@lancaster.ac.uk
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