PhD position on ID14: Linking Elasticity of (Mg₁₋ₓFeₓ)O to Seismic Anomalies in Earth’s Lower Mantle

Karlstad University; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international research institute in Grenoble is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to conduct experiments linking the elasticity of Ferropericlase to seismic anomalies. This two-year contract offers collaboration with global experts and a vibrant work environment in the heart of the Alps.

Prestations

Competitive compensation and allowances

Financial support for relocation

Collaborative international environment

Qualifications

• Strong interest in experimental work.
• Experience in high-pressure solid-state physics and nuclear resonance scattering is desirable.
• Shall be enrolled at University of Bayreuth as a condition of hiring.

Responsabilités

• Conduct experiments to determine the properties of Ferropericlase-Magnesiowüstite.
• Collaborate with the beamline team to perform experiments.

Connaissances

Team collaboration

Experimental work

Proficiency in English

Formation

Degree allowing enrolment for a PhD

Description du poste

Overview

The PhD position ID14: Linking Elasticity of (Mg₁₋ₓFeₓ)O to Seismic Anomalies in Earth’s Lower Mantle is hosted by the ESRF (European Synchrotron Radiation Facility) in Grenoble, France. The ESRF is an international research centre recognised for its innovative engineering and scientific vision, with a staff of about 700 and involvement from 19 countries. The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

You will join the Nuclear Resonance Scattering (ID14) beamline team at ESRF, composed of 8 people. The project studies the elastic properties across the spin transition in Ferropericlase-Magnesiowüstite at extreme conditions to link the elasticity of (Mg₁₋ₓFeₓ)O to seismic anomalies in Earth’s lower mantle. The candidate will conduct experiments to determine phase stability, electronic, magnetic, and elastic properties of the Ferropericlase-Magnesiowüstite system at high-pressure–high-temperature conditions, performed at ID14 and at other beamlines specializing in extreme-condition experiments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to determine phase stability, electronic, magnetic, and elastic properties of Ferropericlase-Magnesiowüstite under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions.
• Collaborate with the ID14 beamline team and other beamlines to perform experiments under extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• A highly motivated student with a strong interest in experimental work, able to work collaboratively within a team.
• The applicant should hold a degree allowing enrolment for a PhD (such as MSc, Master 2 de Recherche, Laurea, or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a closely related field.
• Experience in high-pressure, solid-state physics, nuclear resonance scattering, x-ray diffraction, and/or other synchrotron techniques is desirable but not required.
• Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF).
• You shall be enrolled at University of Bayreuth (Germany) as a condition of your hiring.

Contract

Contract of two years renewable for one year.

Application

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What we offer

• Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries.
• Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges.
• Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe\'s Green Capital 2022.
• Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life.
• Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble. For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html
• The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.