Mike, A route not well known in the UK to work in Ireland is to apply to IRCSET www.ircset.ie for funding. It is open to any EU citizen. The money is good, so it is highly competitive. You need, before applying, to agree a project. I suggest you trawl a few Irish department web pages to see if anyone might have a suitable topic or interest? Paul Professor Paul D. Ryan EOS, NUI, Galway, Ireland tel:+353(0)91492194 mob: +353(0)872956190 -----Original Message----- From: Tectonics & structural geology discussion list on behalf of Michael Sizer Sent: Mon 8/4/2008 5:29 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Oppertunities Dear all, My name is Mike Sizer and I am a recent M.Sc. by research graduate from the university of Leeds. I am looking to enter into employment or to undertake a Ph.D. and whilst I have searched through obvious routes I would be most grateful to hear of any opportunities not widely advertised. With Regards Mike Sizer