Dear all, We are planning to hire two postdocs as part of the ANR project « USB-MAC » (ANR-22-CE49-0008) , which aims at understanding and modeling sulfur speciation, solubility, and degassing in natural and synthetic silicate melts through experimental and spectroscopic studies. The partners in this French collaborative project are research groups from LMV Clermont-Ferrand (Etienne Médard, Séverine Moune, Muriel Laubier), IPGP Paris (Daniel Neuville), SIMAP Grenoble (Ioana Nuta, Alexander Pisch) and Roberto Moretti at Università degli studi della Campania. One postdoc will be based in Clermont-Ferrand, and will focus mainly on high-pressure, high-temperature experiments applied to natural systems (magmas). Along with piston-cylinder experiments, the post-doc will be in charge of performing one-atmosphere experiments, EP M A and spectroscopic analyses, thermodynamic modeling, and carrying out a comparison with natural samples relevant to the “excess sulfur” issue in volcanic systems. Prefered candidates will have a strong background in experimental petrology and/or volcanology. The second postdoc will be based at IPGP Paris and will focus on the sulfur incorporation and its role in silicate glasses and melts investigated by Raman spectroscopy, viscosimetry, and thermodynamic measurements. The project will also involve high-temperature experiments, thermodynamic modeling, and applications to industrial glass synthesis. Both postdoctoral positions are funded for at least 18 months, and will involve visits to partner institutions as well as synchrotron facilities. Start date is flexible but must be be fore December 2024. Candidates profiles required: PhD in Earth Sciences (petrology/volcanology) or material science with experience in experimental and/or spectroscopic work – Autonomy, rigor and efficiency – Capacity to write scientific publications and communications. To apply, please send an informal application by email to Etienne Médard ( [ mailto:etienne.medard@uca.fr | etienne.medard@uca.fr ] ) and Daniel Neuville ( [ mailto:neuville@ipgp.fr | neuville@ipgp.fr ] ), preferably before July 7 , 2024. Review of applications will start immediately and until the positions are filed. More information on the formal application process will be forwarded to interested applicants. The minimum salary could be around 2400 euros net before tax and may vary according to experience. Please forward to potential interested candidates. Best regards, Etienne ------------------------ Etienne Médard Maître de Conférences (Associate Professor) Université Clermont Auvergne Laboratoire Magmas et Volcans Observatoire de Physique du Globe de Clermont-Ferrand Campus Universitaire des Cézeaux, 6 avenue Blaise Pascal, TSA 60026 - CS 60026 F-63178 Aubière CEDEX, France email: etienne.medard@uca.fr Skype: emedard http://www.etiennemedard.com/