University of Avignon, France : Department of Mediterranean Environment and Agro-Hydro systems modelling
University of Besançon : Laboratory of Chrono-Environment
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris : Department of Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry

Post doctoral position: Hillslope Hydrology / Hydrochemistry

We are seeking a post doctoral fellow to conduct research in geochemistry & hydrochemistry of clay-rich landslides.

Duties and responsibilities: The candidate will investigate the role of flow and hydrochemical processes in the hillslope landsliding susceptibility. He/She will have to explore these questions by using available data in French and Italian experimental sites and by conducting his/her own laboratory and field experiments. More details at http://www.lha.univ-avignon.fr/.

Qualifications: Recently obtained Ph.D in earth/soil sciences, with a focus on hillslope hydrology. Experience in geo/hydrochemistry, and hydrological modelling is important. Preference will be given to candidates who have ability to carry out independent research and to publish in scientific journals.

Location: The work will be carried out at University of Avignon & Pays de Vaucluse (France), Research Laboratory EMMAH ,( Department of Mediterranean Environment and Agro-Hydro systems modelling). Regular stays at University Paris VI (Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Research Group Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry) and University of Besançon (Laboratory Chrono-Environnement) will be scheduled over the contract duration. For the field data analysis and the fieldwork, collaboration with University of Strasbourg (Institut de Physique du Globe de Strasbourg, Research Group Experimental Geophysics) and University of Modena e Reggio Emilia (Department of Earth Sciences) are planned.

Conditions of employment: The appointment will be given in reference to the French rules of CNRS. The fellowship duration is 12 months at a rate around 2800 € gross per month.

The appointment is expected to start in February - March 2010 (some flexibility is possible) for one year. Applications, including cover letter (short statement of research interest), curriculum vitae, names, addresses and email of three referees, should be sent before 15 January 2010 to:

Dr Vincent Marc
Université d'Avignon - UFR Sciences
Département de géologie
33, rue Louis Pasteur
84000 Avignon
Email : vincent.marc@univ-avignon.fr