Research Associate in Volcano Deformation Modelling

Overview

The University of Bristol invites applications for the position of Research Associate in Volcano Deformation Modelling within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, specifically in the School of Earth Sciences. The researcher will join the team working on the ERC Consolidator project MAST, led by Professor Juliet Biggs. This onsite role is based in the United Kingdom and runs for a fixed term from January 2027 to September 2027.

What you get

The position offers an annual salary ranging from £39,906 to £44,746 at Grade I. The work pattern is full-time at 35 hours per week, operating on a Monday through Friday shift pattern.

Requirements

Applicants must have experience with systematic approaches to InSAR modelling at a regional or global scale, as well as background in developing quality control methods for large datasets of automatically processed InSAR data. Candidates are also required to possess a strong background in volcanology with the ability to interpret volcano deformation signals alongside broader geophysical and petrological constraints on magmatic systems.

Key dates

The application process closes at 23:59 UK time on Monday, 2nd November 2026. The fixed-term contract spans from 4th January 2027 to 30th September 2027.