About FluxBEATS
FluxBEATS is a doctoral network that integrates geological observations, cutting-edge geochemical and biogeochemical analyses, data and modeling from modern volcanic systems along mid-ocean ridges and back-arc spreading centers with Cretaceous ophiolites and Precambrian magmatic suites and associated hydrothermal systems.
The research in FluxBEATS is divided over two work packages, each with 5 doctoral candidates (DC).
WP3 Fluxes from the Earth's mantle through the crust
This work package focuses on melting processes in the mantle beneath spreading ridges, as well as the evolution and chemical modification of magmas in the oceanic crust. It will focus on modern mid-ocean ridges and back-arc basins, as well as Fennoscandian Precambrian ophiolites.
WP4 Fluxes to the seafloor and water column
Heat released from the mantle drives the formation of seafloor hydrothermal systems. This work package focuses on interplays between magmatic differentiation, degassing, fracturing, seawater circulation and crustal alteration, as well as consequences of these processes for the formation of massive sulfide deposits, hydrothermal plumes and chemosynthetic ecosystems.
WP3 Fluxes from the Earth's mantle through the crust
This work package focuses on melting processes in the mantle beneath spreading ridges, as well as the evolution and chemical modification of magmas in the oceanic crust. It will focus on modern mid-ocean ridges and back-arc basins, as well as Fennoscandian Precambrian ophiolites.
WP4 Fluxes to the seafloor and water column
Heat released from the mantle drives the formation of seafloor hydrothermal systems. This work package focuses on interplays between magmatic differentiation, degassing, fracturing, seawater circulation and crustal alteration, as well as consequences of these processes for the formation of massive sulfide deposits, hydrothermal plumes and chemosynthetic ecosystems.
Training objectives
The main training objectives of FluxBEATS are to educate a new generation of European geoscience researchers and equip them with the skills to address challenges associated with global geochemical fluxes and biogeochemical cycles, as required for the responsible management of future resources as part of the green transition.
Training in FluxBEATS will focus on acquiring in-depth knowledge of elemental fluxes, as well as analytical (e.g. mass spectrometry) and modeling (e.g. processing of large datasets) techniques. In addition, the network covers training on management, professionalism and research ethics and doctoral candidates will work with industrial partners, science communicators and policy advisors to obtain important transferable skills.
Training in FluxBEATS will focus on acquiring in-depth knowledge of elemental fluxes, as well as analytical (e.g. mass spectrometry) and modeling (e.g. processing of large datasets) techniques. In addition, the network covers training on management, professionalism and research ethics and doctoral candidates will work with industrial partners, science communicators and policy advisors to obtain important transferable skills.