Dear colleages, The Cluster of Excellence *VOLTAIRE 2*, which gathers several laboratories at Orléans, FRANCE, will fund 4 post doctoral positions in various fields including magmas and volcanoes (see the table at the end of this message). //// /Interested persons should send their application to Bruno Scaillet (bruno.scaillet@cnrs-orleans.fr <mailto:bruno.scaillet@cnrs-orleans.fr>), head of the VOLTAIRE project, by the end of January 2020. The selection procedure is based on previous achievements of candidates, and compatibility of proposed projects with VOLTAIRE’s topics. Results will be communicated to the applicants in February/Marsh 2020. Positions will start as soon as possible. The details of VOLTAIRE's organisation and scientific activitiescan be found at :/ / http://labex-voltaire.prod. lamp.cnrs.fr/home-page/ <http://labex-voltaire.prod.lamp.cnrs.fr/home-page/> Along with their CV and track record, candidates should propose a research project (2-3 pages) which includes the methodology(ies) they want to implement. They should also provide names of two scientists for reference. Projects are expected to use the various experimental and analytical facilities hosted by the laboratory partners and address one of the scientific issues listed below. Positions are for 1+1 year, and depending on results, can be prolonged (expected to lead to CNRS or University permanent positions).  In addition to salary (fixed according to candidate’s experience and French’s rules), the VOLTAIRE project will provide funding to carry out research activities (laboratory expenses, participation to meetings, etc..). Below, find the workpackage constituting the VOLTAIRE 2 project: / I can provide specific guidances upon request. kind regards, Fabrice, ************************************** Fabrice GAILLARD Director of Research at ISTO, Orléans, France https://www.isto-orleans.fr/en/magma/