Research Associate in Geophysical Granular Flows
The University of Manchester -School of Mathematics
Closing date :31/05/2013
Reference :EPS-02554
Faculty / Organisational unit :Engineering Physical Sciences
Division :Applied Mathematics
Salary : £29,541 to £36,298 p.a.
Employment type :Fixed Term
Duration:36 months
Hours per week :35
Location :Manchester
Applications are invited for an outstanding research associate to work on a NERC-funded project “Self-organization and run-out of geophysical mass flows”. The post is part of a team studying controls of the run-out behaviour of debris-flows, pyroclastic flows and snow avalanches, The project is led by Professor Nico Gray at the University of Manchester and Professor Peter Kokelaar at Liverpool University and is interdisciplinary, using a combination of small- and large-scale experiments, field work, mathematical theory and numerical computations. The successful applicant will have experience that includes experimentation and will be able to apply, or learn, the other approaches, s/he must have a PhD in a relevant discipline e.g. experimental physics/geophysics or applied mathematics/mechanics, and a proven ability to publish research findings.
Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Nico Gray:
Email: nico.gray@manchester.ac.uk
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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