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kareinaSo,not too long back there was this post to one of the geology e-mail lists I'm on which was a job advertisement:
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Under the Marie Curie Research Training Network c2c (http:// www.c2c.bgi.uni-bayreuth.de/), the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Milano invites applications for 1 postdoctoral fellowship for 18 months.
The aim of the proposed research is to experimentally model the role of the kinetics of mineral transformations and of annealing processes in polycrystalline materials on the dynamics of subducting slabs and the Earth's mantle. We intend to investigate the behaviour of carbonate bearing peridotites to further constrain mantle transport properties in the frame of the long-term carbon cycle. These experiments will be carried out in piston cylinder and multianvil, and recovered samples will be analysed by TEM microscopy, SEM and EMPA techniques, and X-ray diffraction.
The Department of Earth Science in Milano has an extensive expertise in high pressure and temperature experiments in the field of petrology and mineral physics. We host several high pressure synthesis and analytical facilities, including two multianvil machines, three piston cylinders, gas-mixing furnaces, WDS electron microprobe, TEM, X-ray powder and single-crystal diffractometers. The research work will involve the cooperation with other nodes of the
C2C network - particularly the Institute for Mineralogy and Petrology, Zuerich and the Bayerisches Geoinstitut, University of Bayreuth, Germany.
The candidate should preferably have a background in Earth Sciences, with an experience in experimental petrology. Some experience in experimental research on large instruments such as synchrotron would be appreciated.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, list of publications and a summary of research interests, as well as the names and e-mail addresses of two persons willing to write letters of recommendation to S. Poli (stefano.poli@unimi.it). The position is already available. A starting date in june 2009 would be ideal.
c2c is coordinated by the Bayerisches Geoinstitut, University of Bayreuth, Germany. Applicants from all countries may be considered.
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Since I've never done any sort of experimental work such as the ad describes, I sent them a quick note asking how essential such experiance was and should I apply without it, or do they already have a plethora of applicants? I received a quick reply suggesting that I send them a copy of my CV for "preliminary evaluation", so I sent them a CV along with the sentence "Please let me know if you have any questions, or think I should prepare a formal application". He replied with a question, which I answered, and the next contact was an e-mail from them suggesting that I contact the Italian consulate to ask about obtaining a visa becuase the paperwork for such things can take a long time, so better to start the process before any offeres are made or contracts signed. At which point I realized that while I had never said "I apply", and he had never said "yes, you should apply", that I was an applicant for the position. However, I still didn't really think that it would go anywhere, since I didn't have that experiance with experimental apparatus, and I'm not actually done with my degree yet.
Then he suggested that we do an interview/presentation via Skype, which went quite well, feeling more like a fun time spent with people who are interested in the same sorts of things I am than an "interview", and, while we talked about my research, we didn't really talk about the position, other than the fact that I've got experiance using an electron microprobe for monazite dating, and would I be willing/able to help them develop that technique on their microprobe. I was forthright with them about what portions of that process I've done myself, and how much is done by our probe operator, but indicated that I felt that I could learn the parts I've not done yet.
Today he writes to say that he can confirm that I've been selected, and that I should be there by late June so that we can sign the contract on 1 July, and that the budget includes travel, so that I should plan a trip back to Tasmania in August or September to get the additional training I need to do the monazite dating over there on my own...
I'm still stunned. I so have to get seriously to work to get my thesis done and submitted as soon as possible. I'd told them that the target submission date was the end of May, I wonder if I can do it sooner than that...
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Under the Marie Curie Research Training Network c2c (http:// www.c2c.bgi.uni-bayreuth.de/), the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Milano invites applications for 1 postdoctoral fellowship for 18 months.
The aim of the proposed research is to experimentally model the role of the kinetics of mineral transformations and of annealing processes in polycrystalline materials on the dynamics of subducting slabs and the Earth's mantle. We intend to investigate the behaviour of carbonate bearing peridotites to further constrain mantle transport properties in the frame of the long-term carbon cycle. These experiments will be carried out in piston cylinder and multianvil, and recovered samples will be analysed by TEM microscopy, SEM and EMPA techniques, and X-ray diffraction.
The Department of Earth Science in Milano has an extensive expertise in high pressure and temperature experiments in the field of petrology and mineral physics. We host several high pressure synthesis and analytical facilities, including two multianvil machines, three piston cylinders, gas-mixing furnaces, WDS electron microprobe, TEM, X-ray powder and single-crystal diffractometers. The research work will involve the cooperation with other nodes of the
C2C network - particularly the Institute for Mineralogy and Petrology, Zuerich and the Bayerisches Geoinstitut, University of Bayreuth, Germany.
The candidate should preferably have a background in Earth Sciences, with an experience in experimental petrology. Some experience in experimental research on large instruments such as synchrotron would be appreciated.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, list of publications and a summary of research interests, as well as the names and e-mail addresses of two persons willing to write letters of recommendation to S. Poli (stefano.poli@unimi.it). The position is already available. A starting date in june 2009 would be ideal.
c2c is coordinated by the Bayerisches Geoinstitut, University of Bayreuth, Germany. Applicants from all countries may be considered.
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Since I've never done any sort of experimental work such as the ad describes, I sent them a quick note asking how essential such experiance was and should I apply without it, or do they already have a plethora of applicants? I received a quick reply suggesting that I send them a copy of my CV for "preliminary evaluation", so I sent them a CV along with the sentence "Please let me know if you have any questions, or think I should prepare a formal application". He replied with a question, which I answered, and the next contact was an e-mail from them suggesting that I contact the Italian consulate to ask about obtaining a visa becuase the paperwork for such things can take a long time, so better to start the process before any offeres are made or contracts signed. At which point I realized that while I had never said "I apply", and he had never said "yes, you should apply", that I was an applicant for the position. However, I still didn't really think that it would go anywhere, since I didn't have that experiance with experimental apparatus, and I'm not actually done with my degree yet.
Then he suggested that we do an interview/presentation via Skype, which went quite well, feeling more like a fun time spent with people who are interested in the same sorts of things I am than an "interview", and, while we talked about my research, we didn't really talk about the position, other than the fact that I've got experiance using an electron microprobe for monazite dating, and would I be willing/able to help them develop that technique on their microprobe. I was forthright with them about what portions of that process I've done myself, and how much is done by our probe operator, but indicated that I felt that I could learn the parts I've not done yet.
Today he writes to say that he can confirm that I've been selected, and that I should be there by late June so that we can sign the contract on 1 July, and that the budget includes travel, so that I should plan a trip back to Tasmania in August or September to get the additional training I need to do the monazite dating over there on my own...
I'm still stunned. I so have to get seriously to work to get my thesis done and submitted as soon as possible. I'd told them that the target submission date was the end of May, I wonder if I can do it sooner than that...
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Date: 2009-04-18 02:20 pm (UTC)(I mean, even if you decide not to take it, there's nothing like the validation of a genuine job offer.)
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Date: 2009-04-18 10:21 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-04-18 02:52 pm (UTC)Wow!
Date: 2009-04-18 03:13 pm (UTC)Just wow!
It all sounds so exciting!
Milano!
Date: 2009-04-18 04:17 pm (UTC)Wow! Congratulations. Sounds like it will be fascinating and fun for you. That is fantastic.
Yes, you can get your PhD done by the end of May. You can do anything you set your mind to do! Can't wait to hear more. I'll write more later.
Love you
Mom
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Date: 2009-04-18 06:20 pm (UTC)Congrats!
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Date: 2009-04-20 04:36 am (UTC)WOW!
Date: 2009-04-20 05:35 am (UTC)What an opportunity
Date: 2009-04-20 11:04 pm (UTC)Don't read LJ much just no time, but WOW what an opportunity. I hope you do take it, living in Italy, just WOW , lucky you.
Catherine Regina
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Date: 2009-04-24 01:50 pm (UTC)Italy is notoriously sparse for SCA type things, but it looks like there is (or was) an incipient shire in Milan, so you should be in luck... and the budget airlines do fly there, IIRC, so you'd be able to visit other groups.