at the Tectonophysics Institute, University of Mainz.

We seek a highly enthusiastic candidate for a PhD project within a larger research group on Mineral Vein Dynamics. The project is funded for three years by Industry (DGMK, Oil and Gas industry, funding for basic research). The interdisciplinary research group based at the Universities of Aachen, Mainz, Tübingen and the ETH-Zürich seeks to understand links between mechanics, reactions and transport in Mineral Vein Systems and fracture sealing processes. The potential candidate in Mainz will work on the dynamics of hydrofractures. Within this work a numerical fracture code will be coupled with a hydrodynamic code in cooperation with physicists at the University of Strasbourg to study real time dynamics of opening and closing hydrofracture systems. In addition field-work on vein systems in Oman and Italy is desired.

The potential candidate should have a background in Geology, Geophysics or Physics (Msc, Diploma). Knowledge of numerical modelling and programming techniques is a plus. We seek an open-minded individual who can work in an interdisciplinary environment and is open to new methods and ideas. In addition the potential candidate should be interested in collaborations with other scientists and other students within the research group.

The candidate will learn how to develop and use new state of the art modelling tools, visit some of the best field areas for the study of vein systems and work in a dynamic and very active team. In addition the active exchange of students within the research Unit is desired so that the candidate will have the possibility to try out new methods at the partner Universities.

Deadline for applications is the 19^th of June. Please send applications to Daniel Koehn: koehn@uni-mainz.de