1 PhD position in Hydrogeology at the Research Institute for Volcanology and Risk Assessment (IVAR) - University of the Azores
The main objective of the work plan to be developed is the characterization of the hydrogeological and hydrogeochemical behaviour of the volcanic aquifers found in the Azores archipelago. This work intends to reinforce the hydrogeology and groundwater geochemistry component of the Research Institute for Volcanology and Risk Assessment, namely in what concerns understanding of hydrothermal systems. The doctoral student should develop research that aims to characterize and quantify the elemental fluxes in the vadose and saturated zones, in particular of heavy metals, identify the sources and transport mechanisms between reservoirs, as well as to model the geochemical processes by applying specific software.
The scientific orientation of the activities to be carried out within the scope of the work plan leading to the obtaining of the academic degree of doctor of Geology will be under the responsibility of Professor José Virgílio de Matos Figueira Cruz, without impeding any other possible co-supervisors.
The applicants should have a Master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environment or in related areas, should not have
benefited from a PhD scholarship, or a PhD in business context, directly
funded by the FCT, regardless of its duration.
National citizens or citizens of other European Union states, as
well as citizens of third States, with a valid residence permit at
Portugal at the start of the scholarship, can apply.
The Grant is funded by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT)
for a maximum of 4 years, including tuition and a monthly stipend of
1.064,00€
The call is open until November 19th, 2020. Applications and
supporting documents for the application must be submitted by email to
[email protected].