PhD on the geophysical detection of Magmatic Brines

12 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CNRS - University of Orleans

Department

Geology / Physics

Research Field

Geosciences » Geology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

France

Application Deadline

29 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Magmatic brines are hot, dense, chlorine-metal-rich fluids, which supposedly pond above magmatic reservoirs at 1-6 km depth beneath active volcanoes. These fluids are believed to source Cu-Au-Mo porphyry ore deposits in arc-settings and may act as filters modifying the composition of magmatic gases sampled in fumaroles. Recent publications suggest that direct exploitation of magmatic brines at active volcanic centers could provide up to several Mt of Cu stored at few km depth as well as offering tremendous geothermal resources. Magmatic brines are thus foreseen as key players to develop greener mining approaches and help us in the transition from fossil-fuel dominated to more sustainable energies. However, these brines are difficult to sample, their formation is ill-known and so far, no methods allow us to predict their position or detect them in active volcanic centers. The PhD project focuses on methodologies to detect, by geophysical and geochemical methods, magmatic brines in active volcanic centers.

The candidat will work in the framework of collaboration between the CNRS and the BRGM at Orléans, France.

Requirements

Research Field

Geosciences » Geology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Please, apply for this PhD if you have:

A good level in igneous petrology

The will to provide quantitative thermodynamic numbers on igneous fluids

The will to innovate on sustainable energies and resources 

The will to perform high-pressure high-temperature experiments

 

Specific Requirements

Work in a collaborative and international research group

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Geosciences

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ISTO

Country

France

City

Orléans

Postal Code

45000

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Orleans

Website

https://www.isto-orleans.fr/

Street

1A rue de la Ferollerie

Postal Code

45000

STATUS: EXPIRED