Research Fellow in Geophysics Job at University of Southampton, Southampton County, VA

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  • University of Southampton
  • Southampton County, VA

Job Description

Section: Geology & Geophysics
Location: National Oceanography Centre Southampton
Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full-Time, Fixed Term for 19 months
Closing Date: Monday 22 December 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 3272625HN

We seek a Research Fellow with a proven publication record to apply novel approaches to the integration of seismic velocity and resistivity models derived from a recently acquired coincident wide-angle seismic, controlled source electromagnetic (CSEM) and magnetotelluric (MT) dataset. We are particularly looking for someone with skills in the application of rock physics models to seismic and/or resistivity data but will also consider applicants with experience more focused on relevant geophysical data analysis.

The Research Fellow will join an international team in the project "Quantifying evolution of magmatism and serpentinisation during the onset of seafloor spreading", funded by the UK Natural Environment Research Council and the US National Science Foundation. The overall aim of this project is to quantify the evolution of serpentinisation and magmatism at a magma-poor rifted margin as seafloor spreading is initiated. Serpentinised mantle rocks are generally more conductive, often by about an order of magnitude, than mafic crustal rocks, so CSEM and MT techniques provide a promising route to resolve controversies around lithospheric structure. In August-September 2023, we conducted the first joint CSEM, MT and seismic experiment in the continent-ocean transition at a rifted margin, to determine how competing processes of magmatism and serpentinisation evolve during the initiation of seafloor spreading. We focused our work on the sediment-starved Goban Spur rifted margin southwest of the UK, which is uniquely suited to such a study because of its thin sediment cover, narrow continent-ocean transition and existing covering with deep seismic reflection data.

The position is based in the School of Ocean and Earth Science, which is located at the University of Southampton's Waterfront Campus at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. The research fellow will collaborate with project partners at the National Oceanography Centre, Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of Bremen.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Tim Minshull ( tmin@soton.ac.uk ).

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk , quoting the job number.

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