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PhD Studentship - Exploring the Influence of Magma-mush Processes on Volcanic Unrest University of Exeter in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Jan 7, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Exeter
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This PhD studentship at the University of Exeter focuses on how magma-mush processes influence volcanic unrest. The project addresses a major challenge in eruption forecasting and hazard assessment: understanding how subsurface magma movement, accumulation, and heterogeneity shape surface deformation and seismic signals before eruptions.
The student will develop and apply new numerical models of magma-mush systems, including simulations of porous magma flow and the resulting deformation using methods such as the finite element method. The research will test how modelled stress and strain in the subsurface may relate to patterns of volcanic earthquakes, linking deformation and seismicity as complementary indicators of unrest.
Models will be applied to case-study volcanoes selected with the PhD student and collaborators at local volcano observatories. Possible study sites include volcanoes in Japan, the eastern Caribbean, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. The project is designed to connect volcano physics with real monitoring challenges and to improve how unrest is interpreted during volcanic crises.
The student will work within a collaborative research environment that spans the University of Exeter, the University of Bristol, and the British Geological Survey. The project includes expert co-supervision, access to volcanology and geophysics research expertise, and training in modelling, data processing, analysis, and communicating science to diverse audiences. There are also options for overseas fieldwork to support collaborative data retrieval.
The project aims to deliver results with practical value for institutions involved in volcanic monitoring and crisis response.
Funding details
Available
What's required
No specific degree classification, language test, or technical prerequisites are stated in the advert. The project is suitable for a student interested in volcanology, geophysics, numerical modelling, data processing and analysis, and science communication; overseas fieldwork may be involved.
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Apply through the University of Exeter funding/application page using the advertised link. Review the full studentship details before submitting your application. The advert does not specify additional documents or steps.
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