Post by Karstscience on Mar 7, 2006 18:56:58 GMT -5
PhD Position Announcement
Within the project "Void evolution in soluble rocks: Development and validation of numerical models by field evidence" a PhD position is immediately available at the Institute for Earth Science, University of Graz, Austria. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and for the present limited to 23 months.
Duties:
Based on existing field data, conceptual models of the evolution of cave systems in the Western Ukraine will be tested and improved by numerical simulations. The aim is to derive general relations between hydrogeologic environment and void evolution in soluble rocks, which will be useful for the assessment of georisks in karst areas, such as land subsidence, collapses, and dam failure. The results will be summarised in a project report. In addition, assistance is expected in writing a renewal proposal.
Required Qualifications:
* University degree in science or engineering, e.g., in geophysics, geology, geoecology, or hydrology
* Computer literacy; preferred qualifications include experience
with geographical information systems (GIS) and groundwater models as well as basic knowledge of a programming language (e.g. Fortran)
* Good command of written and spoken English
* Ability to work independently
Contact:
Prof. Dr. Steffen Birk
Institut für Erdwissenschaften
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Heinrichstr. 26
A-8010 Graz
E-mail: steffen.birk@uni-graz.at
Within the project "Void evolution in soluble rocks: Development and validation of numerical models by field evidence" a PhD position is immediately available at the Institute for Earth Science, University of Graz, Austria. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and for the present limited to 23 months.
Duties:
Based on existing field data, conceptual models of the evolution of cave systems in the Western Ukraine will be tested and improved by numerical simulations. The aim is to derive general relations between hydrogeologic environment and void evolution in soluble rocks, which will be useful for the assessment of georisks in karst areas, such as land subsidence, collapses, and dam failure. The results will be summarised in a project report. In addition, assistance is expected in writing a renewal proposal.
Required Qualifications:
* University degree in science or engineering, e.g., in geophysics, geology, geoecology, or hydrology
* Computer literacy; preferred qualifications include experience
with geographical information systems (GIS) and groundwater models as well as basic knowledge of a programming language (e.g. Fortran)
* Good command of written and spoken English
* Ability to work independently
Contact:
Prof. Dr. Steffen Birk
Institut für Erdwissenschaften
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Heinrichstr. 26
A-8010 Graz
E-mail: steffen.birk@uni-graz.at