Research Associate in High-Pressure Mineral Reactions

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at The University of Manchester. The successful candidate will be part of a 5-year, £3.2M NERC Large Grant project, 'Feedbacks between mineral reactions and mantle convection', which aims to shed new light on how mineral reactions influence the positions of major seismic discontinuities in Earth's mantle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform experiments at mantle conditions (up to 25 GPa, temperatures up to 1800°C) to measure the effect of stress on evolving mineral properties.
  • Conduct stress relaxation and controlled strain-rate deformation experiments in Manchester and at national facilities.
  • Examine experimental products to discover the details of structure and chemistry on the scale of individual grains.
  • Work closely with other team members to ground-truth their modeling effort and contribute to comparing results to seismological observations.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A dynamic and collaborative research environment.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
About Us

The University of Manchester is a world-renowned institution with a strong commitment to research excellence and innovation. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.



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