Dalhousie University, Geodynamics
Research Associate Position
Leader, Lithospheric Extensional Processes Team
The Dalhousie University Geodynamics Group invites applications
from well-qualified individuals to lead and to oversee research in the
area of extensional lithospheric processes.
The Geodynamics Group, in collaboration with partners at Dalhousie,
at the Geological Survey of Canada, and at the Australian
National University, will undertake a five year study funded
by the Atlantic Innovation Fund, IBM, NSERC and CFI. The focus
of the study is the development and application of numerical
software for the study of deformation processes in the lithosphere
in two and three dimensions. The core software will be based on
modern computational solid and fluid dynamics using finite element
techniques. The related research concerns the application of the
software to the study of Lithospheric Extensional Processes and to
'Salt' Tectonics.
Leader of the Lithospheric Extensional Processes Team:
The position involves development and application of numerical
models for both general/generic and case study problems concerning
the thermomechanics of lithospheric extension, rifting, and the
formation of sedimentary basins. Particular emphasis will be placed
on localisation of strain, the processes leading to the development
of fault/shear zones, and the incorporation of these processes in the
numerical techniques. Research will initially focus on 2D plane-
strain problems. The Team Leader will also be a member of the
Software Development Team and will participate in the design and
development of the 3D software and will lead in use of this 3D
software in transtensional and transpressional applications.
The position, which is subject to final budgetary approval, is
advertised at the Research Associate level, with corresponding
fellowship/salary up to $Can 55K/yr, plus benefits.
Qualifications include:1) in-depth experience with use and
development of finite element techniques or comparable allied
techniques; 2) the application of these techniques to problems in
earth science or a related field; 3) demonstrated ability to design
and successsfully undertake and complete a research programme; and,
4) leadership/administrative abilities.
Information on Dalhousie Geodynamics Group http://adder.ocean.dal.ca
Applications should be sent to: Dr Chris Beaumont, Oceanography
Dept. Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4J1, email
[log in to unmask], FAX 902-494-3877, and should include: CV,
evidence of qualifications listed above, and three letters of
recommendation. Deadline for receipt of applications is Nov. 30,
2002.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however in
accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian
citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action
employer. The University encourages applications from qualified
Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible
persons and women.
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Rebecca A. Jamieson
Department of Earth Sciences,
Dalhousie University,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3H 3J5
tel (902) 494-3771
fax (902) 494-6889
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