*Postdoctoral Research Associate -Thermochronology*
Location: United Kingdom | Advertiser: University of Glasgow | Closing date:
9th Apr 2010
Research Associate -Thermochronology
Ref: 00082-4
Salary: £31,671 – £35,646 per annum
University of Glasgow
Faculty of Physical Sciences
Department of Geographical & Earth Sciences
An opportunity to join the active low-temperature thermochronology research
group based at the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Universities
Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) is now open through the award of a
three year, NERC funded project entitled, 'Resolving the age of the first
order topography of Africa'. The primary purpose of the post is to work
collaboratively with the principal and co-investigators to undertake and
publish research to achieve the aims of the project. A key objective of the
project is to apply the thermochronometry techniques of apatite fission
track and (U-Th/He) analysis to sample materials selected from deep
boreholes and surface samples.
The work will provide an opportunity to participate in field work in
southern Africa and specific tasks will include laboratory work including
mineral sample preparation, selection and analysis. The successful candidate
will also have the opportunity to work with co-investigators in Rennes,
France to undertake thermal history modelling aspects of the research, which
will include appropriate training as required.
This post would suite Earth scientists with a strong thermochronology
background with good numeracy skills and an interest in regional scale
tectonics and long-term landscape evolution. Full details of the essential
and desirable criteria for this post are detailed in the application pack.
This post has initial funding for 3 years.
Further information related to this post can be obtained from Prof. Roderick
Brown, Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences
([log in to unmask]).
Apply online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs
If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 0141 330 3898 for an
application pack.
Closing Date: 9 April 2010
|