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Postdoc in Experimental Volcanology (1 year) Université de Strasbourg in France

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Geology

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Deadline

Dec 2, 2026

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Université de Strasbourg

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Geology
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Rock Mechanics
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About this position

This one-year postdoctoral position is part of the European Research Council SYNERGY project ROTTnROCK, which investigates how hydrothermal alteration shapes volcano morphology, instability, and unpredictable volcanic hazards. The project addresses the hidden weakening of volcanic edifices through alteration processes that change the chemical and physical state of rocks inside a volcano, helping explain why some volcanoes fail suddenly through explosive eruptions or flank collapse.

The postdoc will contribute to Work Package 2, focusing on how hydrothermal alteration affects the physical and mechanical properties of volcanic rocks. The work combines experimental volcanology, rock deformation and mechanics, and volcanic hazard research. The successful candidate will carry out laboratory experiments on volcanic rocks, including deformation tests, measurements of porosity and permeability, and related petrophysical analyses. The project also includes analysis of X-ray computed tomography data and interpretation of complementary geochemical and petrophysical datasets.

The role is embedded in a broader international collaboration involving researchers based in Strasbourg, Dublin, Potsdam, and Uppsala. At the Strasbourg end, the project is led by Michael Heap, and the postdoc is expected to interact closely with the wider ROTTnROCK consortium through meetings, collaborative work, and possibly group field campaigns. The position also includes field-based measurements and sampling, with work at sites inside and outside the European Union.

The project sits at the interface of laboratory volcanology, field measurements, and multidisciplinary geoscience, with a strong emphasis on understanding how alteration modifies rock strength and volcano stability. The appointed researcher will contribute to conference presentations, scientific writing, and collaborative project activities within an international team.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent in a geoscience-related field. Candidates with a PhD or experience in rock deformation/mechanics or volcanology are preferred. Experience with laboratory experiments and/or field-based geophysical measurements is preferred, as is experience analysing X-ray computed tomography data. The role also favours candidates with independent research experience, a strong publication record, supervision experience, and excellent communication and organisation skills.

How to apply

Apply via the University of Strasbourg recruitment website using the provided application page. Use the advertised online application link and follow the instructions on the recruitment page.

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Research Interests

Rock Mechanics

Petrophysics

Physics

Experimental Geology

Geochemistry

Professor at Université de Strasbourg

University Name
Country flag

France

Research Interests

Rock Mechanics

Petrophysics

Geochemistry

Environmental Science

Geology

Professor at Université de Strasbourg

University Name
Country flag

France

Research Interests

Petrophysics

Rock Mechanics

Geochemistry

Environmental Science

Physics

Professor at Université de Strasbourg

University Name
Country flag

France

Research Interests

Rock Mechanics

Petrophysics

Ct Imaging

Geochemistry

Physics