Fully Funded PhD Position in High-Pressure Geoscience

PhDFinder; Niedersachsen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Bayreuth invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in high-pressure geoscience. This research role focuses on experimental geophysics and geochemistry, offering competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and access to advanced research facilities in a collaborative environment.

Leistungen

Access to advanced ultrahigh-pressure facilities

Mentorship and international collaboration

Conference participation

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Earth sciences or related field required.
• Strong foundation in physics, chemistry, and thermochemistry.
• Proficient in English with effective teamwork skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on melting relations of bridgmanite and davemaoite.
• Study mid-mantle pressure conditions and Earth's evolution.
• Pursue independent research directions under supervision.

Kenntnisse

Experimental research

Team collaboration

Deep Earth processes

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Earth sciences

Master’s in materials science or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Fully Funded PhD Position in High-Pressure Geoscience

Fully Funded PhD Position in High-Pressure Geoscience

University: University of Bayreuth

Country: Germany

Deadline: 30 June 2025

The Bayerisches Geoinstitut (BGI) at the University of Bayreuth invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in high-pressure-temperature experimental geophysics and geochemistry. This position is supervised by Prof. Tomo Katsura and funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Research Areas Include

• Investigation of melting relations between bridgmanite and davemaoite at mid-mantle pressures
• Study of mid-mantle pressure conditions and their implications for Earth’s evolution
• Research on the solidification of the magma ocean and mantle geochemical differentiation
• Opportunity to pursue independent research directions under expert supervision
  
  

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Earth sciences, materials science, or a related discipline
• Strong foundation in physics, chemistry, and thermochemistry
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for experimental research and deep Earth processes
• Proficiency in English and effective teamwork skills
  
  

Offered

• Monthly gross salary of €3,400 (net €2,200–2,400) for three years
• Flexible start date, with an anticipated start on October 1, 2025
• Access to advanced ultrahigh-pressure multi-anvil experimental facilities
• Mentorship, international collaboration opportunities, and conference participation
  
  

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a single PDF to Prof. Tomoo Katsura at [e-mail]:

• Motivation letter (1–2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Academic transcripts
• Names and contact information of two referees (reference letters not required at the initial stage)
  
  

Priority application deadline is 30 June 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis thereafter. The selection process includes Zoom interviews (thermochemistry, paper review), a research seminar, and an on-site experimental component.

For further information, please visit: https://katsurabgi.jimdoweb.com/

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