Post-doctoral research positions, Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities

Two post doctoral research positions: the simultaneous development of seismicity and permeability in basement-hosted faults.

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Strathclyde and the Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow invite applications for 2 post-doctoral research assistants to work on the simultaneous development of seismicity and permeability in basement-hosted faults. These posts are funded by a NERC grant awarded to Dr Becky Lunn and Dr Zoe Shipton. We require: (1) a numerical modeller; and (2) a structural geologist, to work closely together as part of a multidisciplinary team investigating the coupled effects of fault growth, fluid flow and seismicity. These positions offer the opportunity to integrate structural and seismological analyses with state of the art mechanical and flow modelling to address processes of fault architectural development and the development of fault strength and permeability.

Post 1: a three-year position at the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, will involve numerical modelling using an existing dynamic fracture propagation code, development of the code and seismological analysis of a suite of micro-earthquakes. Experience in numerical modelling and/or seismology and a proven track record of interdisciplinary and quantitative approaches are required. Applicants should see http://www.mis.strath.ac.uk/Personnel/open/r242007.htm for further details of post 1 and University of Strathclyde application forms.

Post 2: a two-year position at the Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow, will involve structural mapping and characterisation of basement hosted faults and numerical modelling of the effect of host rock anisotropy. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in fault processes and fluid flow, and an aptitude for interdisciplinary and quantitative approaches. Applicants should see http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/recruit/23apr_13155.htm for further details of post 2 and University of Glasgow application forms.

Please contact Zoe Shipton (zoe.shipton@ges.gla.ac.uk) or Rebecca Lunn (rebecca.lunn@strath.ac.uk) for further details and see http://www.ges.gla.ac.uk/faff for details of the research team. The closing date for applications is the 23rd April.