The Experimental Planetology Group invites applications to undertake a PhD on the hydrodynamics of loss of atmospheres from planetary bodies and how it affects their composition.
The escape of atmospheres from planets and their precursors is a key process in determining their composition and structure. However, descriptions of how atmospheres evolve, particularly with regards to their physical state and composition, remain uncertain.
The successful candidate will develop numerical models based on experiments using an aerodynamic laser-heated levitation furnace to simulate atmospheric escape in the laboratory. Velocimetry measurements will be performed in order to describe the flow of gases around a molten bead in a fluid dynamical framework. Isotopic analyses of the residues of atmospheric loss are to be undertaken to establish the pressures at the surface of the bead. These constraints will be used to develop a 3D model of atmospheric loss from planetary bodies.
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The deadline for applications is the 23rd of September 2024, ideally with a start date of 1st of January, 2025. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about our group can be found on our website www.planetology.ethz.ch. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Paolo Sossi via email paolo.sossi [at] eaps.ethz.ch (no applications).
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