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PhD scholarship Climate forcing by very large basaltic eruptions: an oxygen isotope study of the Fur Formation
A 3-year PhD scholarship is available at The Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen, starting 1 March 2011 or soon thereafter.
Project description
The PhD project aims to constrain the size and duration of global climate changes due to very large basaltic eruptions in the North Atlantic Tertiary Igneous Province by diatom-recorded seawater temperatures in Denmark in the early Eocene.
The Eocene marine Fur Formation is interbedded with c. 180 layers of volcanic ash, and several of the ash layers are interbedded with laminated diatomite and preserved in calcareous concretions. The Fur Formation ash layers are known from locations over much of western Europe and indicate volumes of up to more than1000 km3 of erupted materials. Diatom frustules of biogenic opal (Opal-A) constitute the bulk of the Fur Formation and are not diagenetically altered.
Diatoms are known to be suitable for oxygen isotope determination of the water temperature where they formed. It will thus be possible to evaluate the temperature evolution related to several large volcanic eruptions. The project involves limited field work in Northern Jutland (Denmark).
The project is a collaboration between Department of Geography and Geology and the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland.
Qualifications
The candidate should hold a degree in geology (MSc or equivalent). We seek a creative person with a broad background in geology and a technical inclination who can work both independently and in close teamwork. Documented laboratory experience such as microdrilling, mineral separation, isotope and microprobe analysis, as well as field experience from volcanic areas and with sedimentary geology is an advantage.
We expect that the candidate will publish in international peer−reviewed journals, write a PhD thesis within the project duration of three years and assist in some teaching within the Department. Qualified candidates can speak and write in English.
Department of Geography and Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen
Information about the department is available at: www.geo.ku.dk
How to apply: Applications should include (i) a motivation for the application
with a statement of your research interests, (ii) a curriculum vitae including list of publications, (iii) a copy of MSc diploma,(iv) a short abstract of the MSc-thesis or equivalent, and (v) the names, e-mails, telephone numbers and addresses of 2-4 referees.
Salary and employment conditions
Employment is for three years is at Department of Geography and Geology, Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. We offer a full-time PhD position for three years with the specific intention that it results in a PhD at the end of these three years. The salary depends on seniority, as agreed between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations within the range of 23,000-30,000 DKK/month (approximately 3,100-4,000Euro/month).Information for PhD students including rules and regulations can be found at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd/student/rulesandregulations/
Further information
Further information about the vacant position can be obtained from Paul Martin Holm, phone (+45) 35 32 24 26, e-mail paulmh@geo.ku.dk.
Application deadline Applications must arrive no later than 10 January 2010.
Applications via e-mail are accepted with the same deadline. Applications should be sent to P. M. Holm, Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen, Oster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen, Denmark or paulmh@geol.ku.dk. If sent by email the material must be submitted as one pdf file.
It is expected that the successful candidate is enrolled at the PhD School of the Faculty of Science by 1 March 2011 or soon thereafter.
Any potential applicant is invited to apply irrespective of gender, race, religion or ethnic background.
http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
PhD scholarship Climate forcing by very large basaltic eruptions: an oxygen isotope study of the Fur Formation
A 3-year PhD scholarship is available at The Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen, starting 1 March 2011 or soon thereafter.
Project description
The PhD project aims to constrain the size and duration of global climate changes due to very large basaltic eruptions in the North Atlantic Tertiary Igneous Province by diatom-recorded seawater temperatures in Denmark in the early Eocene.
The Eocene marine Fur Formation is interbedded with c. 180 layers of volcanic ash, and several of the ash layers are interbedded with laminated diatomite and preserved in calcareous concretions. The Fur Formation ash layers are known from locations over much of western Europe and indicate volumes of up to more than1000 km3 of erupted materials. Diatom frustules of biogenic opal (Opal-A) constitute the bulk of the Fur Formation and are not diagenetically altered.
Diatoms are known to be suitable for oxygen isotope determination of the water temperature where they formed. It will thus be possible to evaluate the temperature evolution related to several large volcanic eruptions. The project involves limited field work in Northern Jutland (Denmark).
The project is a collaboration between Department of Geography and Geology and the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland.
Qualifications
The candidate should hold a degree in geology (MSc or equivalent). We seek a creative person with a broad background in geology and a technical inclination who can work both independently and in close teamwork. Documented laboratory experience such as microdrilling, mineral separation, isotope and microprobe analysis, as well as field experience from volcanic areas and with sedimentary geology is an advantage.
We expect that the candidate will publish in international peer−reviewed journals, write a PhD thesis within the project duration of three years and assist in some teaching within the Department. Qualified candidates can speak and write in English.
Department of Geography and Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen
Information about the department is available at: www.geo.ku.dk
How to apply: Applications should include (i) a motivation for the application
with a statement of your research interests, (ii) a curriculum vitae including list of publications, (iii) a copy of MSc diploma,(iv) a short abstract of the MSc-thesis or equivalent, and (v) the names, e-mails, telephone numbers and addresses of 2-4 referees.
Salary and employment conditions
Employment is for three years is at Department of Geography and Geology, Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. We offer a full-time PhD position for three years with the specific intention that it results in a PhD at the end of these three years. The salary depends on seniority, as agreed between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations within the range of 23,000-30,000 DKK/month (approximately 3,100-4,000Euro/month).Information for PhD students including rules and regulations can be found at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd/student/rulesandregulations/
Further information
Further information about the vacant position can be obtained from Paul Martin Holm, phone (+45) 35 32 24 26, e-mail paulmh@geo.ku.dk.
Application deadline Applications must arrive no later than 10 January 2010.
Applications via e-mail are accepted with the same deadline. Applications should be sent to P. M. Holm, Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen, Oster Voldgade 10, DK-1350 Copenhagen, Denmark or paulmh@geol.ku.dk. If sent by email the material must be submitted as one pdf file.
It is expected that the successful candidate is enrolled at the PhD School of the Faculty of Science by 1 March 2011 or soon thereafter.
Any potential applicant is invited to apply irrespective of gender, race, religion or ethnic background.
http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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