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PhD opportunity in igneous petrology, volcanology, and magma plumbing systems at Leibniz University Hannover within the REALISE MSCA Doctoral Network. The position is Doctoral Candidate 5 (DC5) and focuses on data-driven investigations on the evolution of magma plumbing systems of active volcanoes.

The project studies magma storage conditions, magma differentiation, and connections between crustal magma reservoirs using petrological data and machine-learning approaches. Case studies include volcanic systems such as Pico (Azores) and Fogo (Cape Verde). Methods mentioned include thermobarometry, volatile analysis in glass inclusions, diffusion chronometry, 3D morphology analysis, X-ray computed tomography, and ML-based segmentation and zoning characterization.

This is a fully funded 36-month PhD with MSCA doctoral network support. The poster highlights a competitive salary, mobility allowance, and family allowance if eligible, plus international secondments/research stays at KU Leuven and the University of Amsterdam.

Eligibility: applicants need a Master's degree or equivalent in Earth Sciences, Geology, Geochemistry, Volcanology, Petrology, or related fields; they must not already hold a PhD; and they must satisfy MSCA mobility rules (not having lived or worked in Germany for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment).

Application: the post says applications remain open until the position is filled, while the poster image notes the first-round deadline was 31 March 2026. Interested candidates should check the REALISE website for the full application procedure and submit through the doctoral candidate page.