Overview
A wide variety of experiments will be carried out to examine the effects of libration, convection, electrical forcing and differential rotation in spherical and planar geometries using fluids that include both water and highly conducting material such as sodium and gallium. Various types of diagnostic measurements will be used to understand the fluid behaviour, including ultrasonic Doppler velocimetry, measurements of magnetic fields and electrical potentials. Goals will be to characterise the heat transfer versus thermal driving scaling in rapidly rotating fluids; to understand the role of turbulence in metals flowing in the presence of magnetic fields; to investigate the magnetostrophic equilibrium and its stability; to investigate coupling mechanisms between mantle and core; and to characterise the magnetic field generation properties of planets undergoing libration.
Eligibility requirements
The working language of the laboratory is English. A good background in physics is required but previous knowledge of geophysics is not essential. A willingness to work as part of a team, some practical skills and the ability for flexible working within a laboratory environment are essential prerequisites. The student will be trained in the theory of fluid mechanics, scientific computing, data acquisition, storage and analysis, and mechanical workshop skills. At the end of the PhD the student will have a firm grasp of fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics, and competence in the design and implementation of experiments to answer specific questions in planetary science. Students with backgrounds in engineering, physics, maths or computer science are encouraged to apply.
Further information
For more detailed information please contact Prof. Andrew Jackson, andrew.jackson@erdw.ethz.ch
There is no closing date but applications will be evaluated starting on July 1, 2010 and on receipt after this date. Please apply online via button “apply now” at www.jobs.ethz.ch and send your CV, a short statement of research interests and the names and addresses of two referees.
To apply
https://sv5.refline.ch/845721/1047/index.html?cid=9&lang=en
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
A wide variety of experiments will be carried out to examine the effects of libration, convection, electrical forcing and differential rotation in spherical and planar geometries using fluids that include both water and highly conducting material such as sodium and gallium. Various types of diagnostic measurements will be used to understand the fluid behaviour, including ultrasonic Doppler velocimetry, measurements of magnetic fields and electrical potentials. Goals will be to characterise the heat transfer versus thermal driving scaling in rapidly rotating fluids; to understand the role of turbulence in metals flowing in the presence of magnetic fields; to investigate the magnetostrophic equilibrium and its stability; to investigate coupling mechanisms between mantle and core; and to characterise the magnetic field generation properties of planets undergoing libration.
Eligibility requirements
The working language of the laboratory is English. A good background in physics is required but previous knowledge of geophysics is not essential. A willingness to work as part of a team, some practical skills and the ability for flexible working within a laboratory environment are essential prerequisites. The student will be trained in the theory of fluid mechanics, scientific computing, data acquisition, storage and analysis, and mechanical workshop skills. At the end of the PhD the student will have a firm grasp of fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics, and competence in the design and implementation of experiments to answer specific questions in planetary science. Students with backgrounds in engineering, physics, maths or computer science are encouraged to apply.
Further information
For more detailed information please contact Prof. Andrew Jackson, andrew.jackson@erdw.ethz.ch
There is no closing date but applications will be evaluated starting on July 1, 2010 and on receipt after this date. Please apply online via button “apply now” at www.jobs.ethz.ch and send your CV, a short statement of research interests and the names and addresses of two referees.
To apply
https://sv5.refline.ch/845721/1047/index.html?cid=9&lang=en
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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