- JOB
- France
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- UNIVERSITE D'ORLEANS
- Department
- Inst. Sci. de la Terre Orleans (ISTO)
- Research Field
- Geosciences » Other
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- France
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 38
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Sulfur has four stable isotopes: 32S, 33S, 34S, and 36S, with 32S being the most common with 95% abundance. Typically, chemical reactions at high temperature do not differentiate between isotopes. However, fractionation of sulfur isotopes is observed in materials derived from volcanic eruptions, often attributed to fractionation during volcanic degassing. Though the mechanism and extent of this fractionation are not fully understood, several possible explanations exist. The proposed thesis project aims to quantify the fractionation of sulfur isotopes in geological settings related to volcanic eruptions, especially those involving silicic magmatic system. This research is conducted in a laboratory using one-of-a-kind gas mixing furnace system capable of replicating high-temperature magmatic conditions including redox states. The calibrated isotope fractionation values obtained are crucial for interpreting geochemical processes, allowing for quantitative assessments of sulfur budget and transfer inside the Earth. The applications of sulfur isotope geochemistry are diverse, encompassing topics such as Earth formation history, economic ore formation, and the assessment of magma flux beneath active volcanoes.
Where to apply
- Kenneth.koga@univ-orleans.fr
Requirements
- Research Field
- Geosciences » Other
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Other
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Physics » Thermodynamics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
In addition to master-level education in Earth Sciences (and/or related physical sciences), following backgrounds would be particularly useful in carrying this research: familiarity with thermodynamic and kinetic theories, and ease with computations using widely available scripting languages such as MATLAB, Python, and R, experience. Experience in high temperature material synthesis is valued but not required . Enthusiasm working in experimental petrology lab, and tenacity to seek highest possible data quality are highly appreciated.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Geosciences » Other
- Years of Research Experience
- None
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Institute Sciences de la Terre Orléans (ISTO), CNRS-Univ. Orleans
- Country
- France
- State/Province
- Centre Val de Loire
- City
- Orléans
- Postal Code
- 45071
- Street
- 1A rue de la Férollerie
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Orléans
- Website
- Street
- Château de la Source, Avenue du Parc Floral
- Postal Code
- 45067
- Kenneth.koga@univ-orleans.fr