CALTECH

http://www.seismolab.caltech.edu/research.html The Seismological Laboratory is a modern geophysical observatory that emphasizes the acquisition, analysis, and modeling of data pertaining to the structure and dynamics of the earth as well as other planetary bodies. This data originates from many sources including regional and global seismic networks, in-house analytic facilities (for example, high pressure mineral physics), oceanic research cruises, remote sensing (GPS, interferometric radar, Landsat, etc.), and geologic field mapping. Current Seismo Lab research incorporates all aspects of geophysics and earthquake geology including, but not limited to, regional crustal structure, the physics of earthquakes, the structure, chemistry, and convective flow of the earth's interior, oceanic and continental tectonics, and lithospheric deformation. Opportunities in Geophysics Located primarily in the Seismological Laboratory, the Geophysics Option in the Division of Geological & Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology provides unique opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to excel in academics and engage in cutting-edge research. The Seismo Lab continues to foster an "open door" policy, and students are encouraged to study different research topics with several faculty members providing them with a broader perspective of current trends in geophysics. Access to a wide-range of facilities provides students with a solid framework to tackle multi-scale geophysical problems. seismo.web@gps.caltech.edu Seismological Laboratory 1200 E. California Blvd. MS 252-21 Pasadena, CA 91125-2100

Bounder Colorado

https://www.colorado.edu/graduateschool/geophysics-and-hydrological-sciences
Geophysics students enjoy research opportunities in several University research institutes and centers under the Boulder Graduate School, including the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), the Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR), the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA), the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) and the Colorado Center for Astrodynamical Research (CCAR). Research opportunities may also be available in nearby laboratories of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).Solid-earth geophysics was introduced into the Geology Department at the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) in 1940 and a seismograph station was set up on campus soon after. A decision to create a program in geophysics in the Department of Geological Sciences was made in 1960. The first research efforts were in paleomagnetism and crustal deformation instrumentation and observations. In 1967, a major development was the creation of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences (CIRES), a joint institute of the University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) .The program in seismology was launched in 1972. The research plans have emphasized coordinated efforts in field observations, laboratory studies, computer simulations, and theoretical investigations, The principal subjects in the seismology program have been earthquake and explosion source physics, seismotectonics, earthquake prediction, and studies of structure and dynamics of the Earth's crust, mantle, and deep interior. Application to earthquake hazard assessment, prediction, and nuclear test monitoring has been the motivation for some research. Research and education in other topics within the scope of IASPEI are carried out through a number of other academic departments and research institutes on the Boulder campus.

ETH Zurich Institute of Geophysics

http://www.geophysics.ethz.ch/
ETH Zurich Institute of Geophysics Secretariat Sonneggstrasse 5 8092 Zurich Switzerland

The Institute of Geophysics belongs to the Department of Earth Sciences at ETH Zurich. The goal of the Institute of Geophysics is to deliver leading research and teaching over a wide range of geophysical disciplines. Activities range from theoretical modeling towards experimental and observational geophysics, from studying small-scale processes in the shallow subsurface towards large-scale processes forming the Earth and other planets.
The Institute of Geophysics is divided into the following research groups:
Computational Seismology
Earth and Planetary Magnetism
Exploration and Environmental Geophysics
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Geothermal Energy and Geofluids
Seismology and Geodynamics
Swiss Seismological Service
The Exploration and Environmental Geophysics (EEG) group is part of the Institute of Geophysics in the Department of Earth Sciences at ETH Zurich. Within our research and projects, we investigate all areas of applied geophysics from acquisition to processing, modelling and inversion for exploration and environmental problems. Our group is also responsible for the Joint Master's programme in Applied Geophysics.

Department of Earth Sciences

University of Oxford

https://www.earth.ox.ac.uk/
TELEPHONE 01865 272000 (Inside UK) +44 1865 272000 (International)
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ADDRESS Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3AN
Geophysics & Geodynamics
Our research in geophysics and geodynamics seeks to understand the structure and dynamics of Earth’s interior; the response of the lithosphere to loading; the mechanics of earthquakes; and the fluid dynamics of geological materials. Our work relies on analysis of observational data and on the application of rigorous mathematical techniques, typically utilising high-performance computing facilities both locally in Oxford and nationally.
Deep Earth Structure and Dynamics
The enigmatic deep earth is fundamental to understanding global earth dynamics and evolution as well as the magnetic field. We conduct several studies to image these complex regions with full wave propagation. More information
Tomography and Inverse Theory
Imaging the earth’s interior is an ultimate goal of structural seismology, and the far-reaching nature of seismic waves combined with accurate ground motion measurements propelled seismic tomography into the prime tool to constraining earth’s interior structure at scales from the globe to hydrocarbon detection. We work on many aspects both on the applied side and more fundamental questions underlying this highly non-unique procedure. More information
Seismic Sources
Investigating seismic source properties is important not only for understanding their nature, but also to avoid mapping large source uncertainties into structural heterogeneities. Seismic sources are all those that generate seismic waves, including ambient noise, glacial calving, landslides, nuclear explosions. More information
Numerical wave propagation
3D numerical simulation of seismic wave propagation has entered a mature stage and is capable of accurately reproducing observed data. However, it is still a monumental and often inaccurate task, both of which we tackle by various new approaches depending on the scale and complexity. More information
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Complex Media
We accommodate wave propagation in highly complex media
using spectral-element methods. The crux to honor such realistic
settings relies on the meshing process which maps an assumed
heterogeneous velocity model into a hexahedral grid. We apply
this to scales of interest to exploration seismology, seismic
hazard, and continental tomography. More information
Interested? If any of these or related topics spark your attention and interest, please do not hesitate to contact us. Note, however, that internally funded positions will be clearly announced on these pages, and we do not offer a funded summer internship programme.

Geophysics degrees at Bristol

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2018/geophysics/

Geophysics degrees at Bristol are delivered by some of the best academic and applied geophysicists in the world. You will study the fundamentals of geology and physics that underpin exploration for natural resources, monitor natural hazards and the deformation of the crust, and investigate the inaccessible interior of the earth.
You will develop a high level of the analytical and numerical skills so valued in industry, research and policy making. Classes are small; the school has a collegiate atmosphere with a student to staff ratio of 8:1 and all students are known and valued members of the community.
Why study Geophysics at Bristol?
Earth sciences at Bristol enjoys a 93 percent student satisfaction rate (National Student Survey 2016) and ranked joint second in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
Our geophysics degrees are diverse and draw upon the School of Earth Science's expertise in related geological fields, particularly volcanology, environment and deep Earth petrology. Teaching is research-led and takes place in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment. We expect students to develop independent learning skills and to self-assess their progress with the aid of feedback provided by teaching staff.
Our students also enjoy a wide range of fieldwork opportunities. Geophysics degrees are accredited by The Geological Society of London.
The school is exceptionally close knit, with students making lasting friendships across and between year groups. Free fieldwork is important and much enjoyed by all students and staff who participate.
What kind of student would this course suit?
Geophysics will be a perfect degree for you if you enjoy planetary science, the earth system, computing and computers, remote sensing and the outdoors. You will need to be a capable mathematician and physicist and to have a broad interest in physical science.
How is this course taught and assessed?
Teaching is delivered through a mixture of lectures, laboratory-based practicals and organised field classes.
Small-group tutorials are held every fortnight; these develop your key skills. You will prepare work beforehand and complete problem sets for your tutor who will advise and monitor your progress throughout your time with us.
A range of assessment methods is used; some units are assessed on coursework only, some on exams only and others through a mixture of the two. Students are also required to deliver oral and poster presentations. Exams are scheduled twice a year in January and in May and June.
What are my career prospects?
As a geophysics graduate you will be well equipped to go into the hydrocarbon, mineral resources, mining, environmental geophysics and energy industries. Your skills will be well suited to the extraction, servicing and remediation aspects of these areas. Many of our graduates go on to master's degrees and into research and academia following completion of a PhD.
About MSci Geophysics
In geophysics you learn about the history, structure and dynamics of the earth system and the physics that underpins these elements. You will learn how the inaccessible parts of the earth are studied using remote sensing techniques, such as seismology and geodesy, as well as through studying rocks and minerals in the field and laboratory.
In years one and two you will gain a firm grounding in both earth sciences and physics, building your knowledge to make informed unit choices during your third year. In year three you will choose from a broad range of advanced topics. Options include industry relevant units, as well those that treat the physics of natural phenomena such as volcanoes and earthquakes.
The fourth year is structured differently, with advanced taught units in the autumn term and a major research project in the second half of the year. Often, these research projects are published in scientific literature. The MSci degree is equally valuable to those wishing to pursue an academic career and to those seeking employment in industry.
Teaching is research-led and takes place in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment which include lectures, laboratory-based practicals and organised fieldwork.
Small-group tutorials are held every fortnight and are where you will develop your key skills. You will prepare work beforehand and complete problem sets for your tutor who will advise and monitor your progress.
Students are expected to develop independent learning skills and to self-assess their progress with the aid of feedback provided by teaching staff.
Formal assessment may be wholly examination-based (written examinations take place twice a year), wholly coursework-based or be a combination of assessed coursework and examination.

 

 

Master in Earth Structure and Dynamics

 

https://www.uu.nl/masters/en/earth-structure-and-dynamics

STUDY PROCESSES BELOW THE EARTH'S SURFACE
In the Master in Earth Structure and Dynamics programme, you will explore the composition, structure, and evolution of the Earth’s crust, mantle, and core. During this two-year programme, you will learn to link geological, geophysical, geochemical, and geodetic observations made at the Earth’s surface to physical processes operating within the planet.

Specialise in any aspect of Solid Earth Science
The programme combines geology, geophysics, mathematics, physics, chemistry and field studies to address how the solid Earth works. It allows you to specialise in virtually any aspect of solid Earth science, ranging from theoretical geophysics to pure geology or geochemistry. Many students choose a combined geology-geophysics focus.

Core areas of teaching and research
The main subject areas you will study consist of seismology, tectonophysics, mantle dynamics, structural geology, metamorphism, magmatic processes, basin evolution, hydrocarbon and mineral deposits, and the properties of Earth materials. You will examine processes ranging from slow geodynamic processes – such as mantle convection, plate tectonics, sedimentary basins formation and evolution, and mountain building – to those that can have an impact during a human lifetime. These include active crustal deformation, seismicity, and volcanism as well as subsidence, uplift induced seismicity and geo-resources.

In the programme, you will address questions such as:

How do mountain belts and sedimentary basins form?
How can we image the internal structure of the crust and mantle?
How does plate tectonics really work and how can we model it?
What controls volcanic eruptions and earthquakes?
Can CO2 be safely stored in reservoir rocks in the Earth’s crust?
You can choose one of three specialisation tracks based on your interests in the field:

Earth Materials
Deformation and metamorphic and igneous processes operating in the crust and upper mantle
Physics of the Deep Earth and Planets
An in-depth geophysical approach to understand the deep interior of the Earth and other planets
Basins, Orogens, and the Crust-Lithosphere System
Understand the processes at the scale of the crust and lithosphere such as the formation and evolution of sedimentary basins or mountain chains. This is a combined track for a hybrid Geology-Geophysics (Solid Earth specialist) profile.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE
The Earth Structure and Dynamics programme focuses on all aspects of the solid Earth as a key component of system Earth – and therefore of Earth system science. This encompasses the structure, dynamics, and evolution of the solid Earth over the full range of spatial and temporal scales as well as the role of solid Earth structure and processes in societally relevant issues such as energy, geo-resources, and geohazards. Examples include understanding the physics of tectonically – or human – induced earthquakes, volcanic hazards or petroleum, mineral, sustainable or unconventional resources. Knowledge of these aspects has direct relevance for professional profiles and future job opportunities.

https://www.esc.cam.ac.uk/directory/research-themes/geophysics-geodynamics-and-tectonics

The distinctive feature of this grouping is the investigation of a very broad spectrum of structural, tectonic and geodynamical processes using quantitative physical models based on land-, marine- and space-based observations. Theoretical and geophysical analyses interface with advances in petrology, geochemistry and mineral sciences. Work at the BP institute and the Institute of Theoretical Geophysics is an integral part of this research and connects the Department closely with the Departments of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. The COMET project on modelling and observation of earthquakes and tectonics has developed further our strong national and international collaboration in aspects of space-based observation combined with fieldwork. We have expanded our activities in marine seismology through collaboration with Schlumberger. We are developing research in normal-mode and body-wave earthquake seismology. An extensive array of seismometers and new computational facilities has strategically enhanced our research in all areas of seismology and geodynamic modelling.

This is a vibrant training environment, for a career either in industry or academia, backed up by excellent research facilities.

Research is ongoing in:
Melt generation, and especially the relationship between composition, isotopic ratios and mantle stirring. The distribution of alkali basalts and kimberlites, and their relationship to lithospheric thickness.
The relationship between shear-wave velocity and temperature, and hence to lithospheric thickness of the continents. Control of continental tectonics, especially the geometry of fold-mountain belts and variations in elastic thickness, by the structure of the lithosphere.
Short-wavelength variations of the gravity field of the Earth, Moon and Mars using Doppler frequency shifts, principally to map variations in elastic thickness. The rheology of planetary interiors.
Investigations of active faulting in earthquakes, through combined use of seismology, GPS, InSAR, geomorphology and Quaternary geology, from details of individual earthquakes to regional investigations of large continental areas. This effort is coordinated within the COMET group (http://comet.nerc.ac.uk).
The extent to which vertical motions of the continents are controlled by lithospheric stretching and/or by mantle circulation. This interest is pursued in close collaboration with the hydrocarbon industry who often fund projects and provide datasets.
Field deployments of networks of seismometers to study tectonics and lithosphere structure, as well as magma chambers in active volcanic regions. Areas of current work include Iceland, Iran, India, New Zealand, Chile, Indonesia and the Himalaya-Tibet region.
State-of-the-art marine seabed and conventional controlled-source seismic acquisition, data modelling and inversion to study large-scale crustal processes that occur when continents break apart, where plates collide, and in sedimentary basins.
Use of innovative controlled-source seismic techniques to map and monitor fluid flow and cracking in the subsurface, including application to water movement, CO2 sequestration and hydrocarbon reservoirs
The use of earthquake seismology, in association with mineral physics, to investigate the structure and composition of the Earth's deep interior.
The development of innovative theoretical and computational methods for solid Earth geophysics, including work on geophysical inverse problems and seismic tomography.
Understanding the relationship between mantle upwelling, lithospheric structure and plate motion, with a particular focus on plume melting, edge-driven convection and shear driven upwelling, and their implications for intra-plate volcanism.
Continental growth and evolution, and the relationship between the crust and lithospheric mantle over time. The use of multiple geophysical datasets, which can jointly constrain crust and upper mantle structure, forms a crucial part of this work.
The BP Institute is focusing on multiphase fluid flow through porous media and is located at the Bullard Laboratories.
We welcome applications from students with backgrounds in geology, geophysics, physics or mathematics.

http://www.upmc.fr/en/education/diplomas/sciences_and_technologies/masters/master_of_science_of_the_universe_environment_ecology/geosciences_specialization.html
Geosciences specialization
The objectives of this specialty are designed to train students for careers in research in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, paleontology, geophysics, geochemistry, and geotechnical and the application of these disciplines. The methods of measurements and modeling of Earth Sciences will be addressed in close association with the observation of objects on land, at sea or from space.
Course offered:
basins, oil, lithosphere
geomaterials and Mineral Resources
Planetology shared journey Ile de France
hydrology, hydrogeology
Geology-Geotechnical
Applied Geophysics: Resources and Environment
Earth Sciences
soil and rocks mechanics in their environment
Competence
Acquisition of cultural knowledge enable a multidisciplinary approach of the Environment. This baggage includes tools and a coherent set of specialized knowledge about Earth system processes and how human societies have changed and continue to change. It leads to an ability to analyze and model complex situations by implementing appropriate tools
Ability to search for information
Ability to implement a project team
Ability to communicate findings in French and in English
Keywords
geosciences, geomaterials, geology, geophysics, hydrology, soils mecanics
Opportunities
Possible opportunities for students are:
a thesis in the field of Geosciences: geodynamics, tectonics, geomaterials, geology and petroleum geophysics, sedimentology, paleontology, paleo-environments, hydrology, hydrogeology, surface geophysics, in particular the doctoral school of UPMC "Geosciences Paris and Natural Resources. " These arguments are supported by both the Ministry and grants by partners as ENSMP, IFP, CEA or industry (including petroleum, glass and ceramics, raw materials or public works).
Preparation for competitive examinations for secondary education. In this case, two UE of 6 ECTS each are provided in S1. They will be complemented by two UE in biology with the specialization "Molecular and Cellular Biology."
Employment in the field of applications including the oil industry, recognition and exploitation of natural resources, development and management of active sites and abandoned sites.