PhD studentship at the Institute of Mineralogy and Petrography, University of Innsbruck/Austria
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Applications are invited for a PhD studentship at the Institute of Mineralogy and Petrography, University of Innsbruck/Austria. Starting date is June 1st, 2010, or a suitable date to be agreed upon with the candidate. The position is limited to 3 years. In this project high-pressure experimental (multi-anvil, piston cylinder) and analytical techniques (FT-IR-, Raman- and Mößbauer spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy) are combined in order to characterise the spatial distribution of hydrous defects. Results will be applied to monitor the crystallisation conditions of pyroxenes at upper mantle conditions.
Candidates should possess a Diploma/Master or comparable degree in geosciences, geophysics, chemistry or related disciplines. Experience with high-pressure devices, spectroscopic methods and other analytical methods are advantageous but not necessary. Salary will be according to a FWF PhD-salary - currently approximately € 25000 per year before taxes.
Further details about the Institute of Mineralogy and Innsbruck University may be obtained at http://www.uibk.ac.at/mineralogie.
Applications with CV, copy of the MSc or diploma degree, copy of University transcript and a list of two referees should be sent not later than 30 april 2010 to
Prof. Dr. Roland Stalder
Institut für Mineralogie und Petrographie
Innrain 52 f, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Email: uibk10031@earthworks-jobs.com
University of Innsbruck seeks to increase the number of women and encourage qualified women to apply. Female scientists will receive preferential status if their qualifications are equal to those of male applicants.
