CeREES Petroleum Geoscience PhD Scholarship Programme

PhD Scholarship

Departments of Earth Sciences and Mathematics

The Departments of Earth Sciences and Mathematics seeks a highly motivated,
high calibre student to develop advanced statistical methodology which is
appropriate to tackling certain important problems in the petroleum
industry. The PhD would be appropriate to a student with interest in
developing a career either as a professional within the oil and gas industry
or as a statistician with interests in this industry. You will join the
Petroleum Geoscience PhD Scholarship Programme that is unique in Europe as
it provides structured industry interaction, training and nurturing.

This scholarship, fully funded by WesternGeco, is available to UK and EU
citizens. We seek graduates with a BSc or MSc in Mathematics with knowledge
of statistical methods. An interest in Earth Sciences, Geophysics or
Computer Programming would be an advantage. 

The student will work on the research project:

Developing Bayesian based strategies to assess uncertainty in velocity models.
Supervisors: R. W. Hobbs (Durham), M. Goldstein (Durham) & M. Jegen (IFM-GEOMAR)


Further Information: 

Informal contacts are welcome and should be made to Dr. Richard Hobbs.
E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Tel: +44(0)191 334 4295

A full project description can be found at www.dur.ac.uk/cerees/projects.php
and more information about the Petroleum Geoscience PhD Scholarship
Programme is available at www.dur.ac.uk/cerees/scholarships.php


How to apply:

Please send a CV with the names of two referees to Dr. Richard Hobbs,
Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, DH1 3LE. E-Mail:
[log in to unmask] Tel: +44(0)191 334 4295

Closing date: 

An appointment will be made as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible. Start date: October
2007 or shortly thereafter.