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**Fixed term until 30 September 2025 (with the possibility for extension, subject to availability of funding).** The Department of Earth Sciences seeks a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to work as part of the ERC funded DEEP-MAPS project. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out experimental research on lower mantle phase transitions employing optical spectroscopy in combination with laser- heated diamond-anvil cells (DACs), as well as participate in synchrotron-based x-ray diffraction experiments. The post holder will focus on Brillouin Spectroscopy measurements on mantle minerals in the laser-heated diamond-anvil cell using a new VIPA spectrometer, with the aim to study lower mantle phase transitions and quantify their seismic signature. The post holder will also take active part in the group’s synchrotron experiments. The post holder will further provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, in particular the PhD students within DEEP-MAPS and Master students. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own academic research and administrative activities, involving small scale project management to co- ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. They will adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols and test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. They will also contribute ideas for new research projects and collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters. **About you** You will hold, or be close to completion, of a relevant PhD/DPhil together and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will have relevant experience in experimental high-pressure and/or high-temperature research. You will be able to manage you own academic research and have previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations and contributing ideas for new research projects and research income generation. You must also have excellent communication skills including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. Knowledge of diamond-anvil cell experiments would be desirable, along with experience of optical spectroscopy (ideally Brillouin), and laser- or resistive-heating and/or synchrotron work. For further details of the role please see the job description. This post is fixed term until 30 September 2025, with the possibility for extension, subject to funding. The deadline for applications is **midday on Monday 16th October 2023** You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement as part of your application. **Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.** Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in research posts in the Department.
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Fixed term until 30 September 2025 (with the possibility for extension, subject to availability of funding). The Department of Earth Sciences seeks a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to work as part of the ERC funded DEEP-MAPS project. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out experimental research on lower mantle phase transitions employing optical spectroscopy in combination with laser-heated diamond-anvil cells (DACs), as well as participate in synchrotron-based x-ray diffraction experiments. The post holder will focus on Brillouin Spectroscopy measurements on mantle minerals in the laser-heated diamond-anvil cell using a new VIPA spectrometer, with the aim to study lower mantle phase transitions and quantify their seismic signature. The post holder will also take active part in the group’s synchrotron experiments. The post holder will further provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, in particular the PhD students within DEEP-MAPS and Master students. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own academic research and administrative activities, involving small scale project management to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. They will adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols and test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. They will also contribute ideas for new research projects and collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters. About you You will hold, or be close to completion, of a relevant PhD/DPhil together and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will have relevant experience in experimental high-pressure and/or high-temperature research. You will be able to manage you own academic research and have previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations and contributing ideas for new research projects and research income generation. You must also have excellent communication skills including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. Knowledge of diamond-anvil cell experiments would be desirable, along with experience of optical spectroscopy (ideally Brillouin), and laser- or resistive-heating and/or synchrotron work. For further details of the role please see the job description. This post is fixed term until 30 September 2025, with the possibility for extension, subject to funding. The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 16th October 2023 You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement as part of your application. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in research posts in the Department.
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The University of Oxford Department of Earth Sciences EARTHSCIENCES _________________________________________________________________________ Job description and selection criteria Job title Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Mineral Physics Division MPLS Department Earth Sciences Location South Parks Road, Oxford Grade and salary Grade 7 (£37,099 - £44,263 per annum) Hours Full time Contract type The post is fixed term until 30 September 2025 with the possibility for extension subject to availability of funding. Reporting to Prof. Hauke Marquardt, Professor of Earth Sciences Vacancy reference 168343 Additional information - Research topic Phase Transitions in the Lower Mantle Studied by Optical Spectroscopy and Time-resolved X-ray Diffraction Principal Investigator / supervisor Hauke Marquardt Project team Project web site Funding partner Recent publications https://www.earth.ox.ac.uk/people/hauke-marquardt/ The funds supporting this research project are provided by ERC Job description Overview of the role The post holder will be responsible for carrying out research on lower mantle phase transitions employing Brillouin Spectroscopy in the laboratory and time-resolved Synchrotron x-ray diffraction in (dynamic) diamond-anvil cells. The research is part of the ERC-funded project DEEP-MAPS. All major mineral phases of the Earth’s mantle undergo changes in their atomic or electronic structure with depth to adapt to increasing pressure (P) and/or temperature (T). Phase transitions are accompanied by substantial changes in physical properties. Phase transitions govern the seismic signature of Earth’s lower mantle and control large-scale dynamic processes. DEEP-MAPS employs novel, time-resolved, high-P/T methodology to map the locations of mantle phase transitions and physical property changes across them in P-Tcomposition-space. The data is employed to pinpoint the conditions of the deep mantle by comparison to seismic observations and to address major open questions in deep Earth geophysics. The outcomes of DEEP-MAPS will further provide the basis for a new class of large-scale geodynamic models to assess the effects of phase transitions on global mantle dynamics that ultimately controls plate tectonics. Within the DEEP-MAPS project, the post holder will focus on Brillouin Spectroscopy measurements on mantle minerals in the laser-heated diamond-anvil cell (DAC) using a new VIPA spectrometer, with the aim to study lower mantle phase transitions and quantify their seismic signature. The post holder will also take active part in the group’s synchrotron experiments. The post holder will further provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, in particular the PhD students within DEEP-MAPS and Master students. Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our Occupational Health Service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:      Night working (11pm-6am) Lone Working Working with Ionising Radiation Working with category 3b or 4 lasers (laser safety class) Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS:  Travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business 2 Responsibilities/duties  The post holder will be responsible for carrying out research on lower mantle phase transitions employing optical spectroscopy in combination with laser-heated DACs, as well as participate in synchrotron-based x-ray diffraction experiments.  Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines  Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols  Test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate  Contribute ideas for new research projects  Develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers  Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters  Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment  Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques  Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone  Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups Selection criteria Essential  Hold, or be close to completion* of a relevant PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience  Experience in experimental high-pressure and/or high-temperature research  Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes  Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities  Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations  Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation 3  Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings * please note that ‘close to completion’ means that you must have submitted your PhD thesis at the time an offer is made. Desirable  Knowledge of diamond-anvil cell experiments  Experience with optical spectroscopy (ideally Brillouin)  Experience in laser- or resistive heating and/or synchrotron work  Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project  Experience of actively collaborating in the development of research articles for publication About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities. Income from external research contracts in 2016/17 exceeded £564m and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, with more than 130 companies created to date. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation Department of Earth Sciences The Department of Earth Science conducts research across a broad range of disciplines. This work can loosely divided into the following themes:  Geophysics and geodynamics  Planetary evolution and materials  Oceanography, climate and palaeoenvironment  Palaeobiology and evolution 4  Geodesy, tectonics, volcanology and related hazards  Earth resources The department has a nation and international reputation for research excellence. It ranked top in the UK for Earth and Environmental Sciences during the 2014 REF exercise (based both on overall grade, or on the fraction of research judged to be 4*). The department presently consists of 28 academics (i.e Associate Professors and Professors) 47 research staff, and 32 support staff. Thirty-five undergraduate students are admitted each year to read for a BA (3 years) or M. Earth Sci. (4 years) in Earth Sciences. The course provides a broad overview of the earth sciences and requires A levels (or equivalent) in maths and either physics or chemistry to enter. It attracts students of a very high caliber with A level grades of AAA* or higher. The final year of the M. Earth Sci. course includes a substantial research project during which students are embedded in department research groups. Between 15 and 20 graduate students join the department every year to study for a D. Phil. They can be admitted directly to the department, or through the cross-University NERC Doctoral Training Programme in Environmental Research (http://www.environmental-research.ox.ac.uk/). The department is housed in specialist new Earth Sciences building completed in late 2010. The building features a wing with 4 floors of dedicated services laboratories. These contain a wide range of analytical equipment enabling cutting-edge research in a broad range of earth science disciplines. 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