Please find here below the advertisement of a PhD position available at the Institute of Geology, University of Tromsø (Norway), under the supervision of Holger Stünitz.
PhD project in rock deformation
The hard rock research group at the University of Tromsø invites
applications for a 3-year PhD position in a new research project "Strength and
rheological evolution of the lower continental crust". The group comprises
2 structural geologists, 2 petrologists/geochemists, and 3 postdocs. The
project includes the study of high temperature natural shear zones in Northern
Norway and experimental rock deformation at elevated pressures and
temperatures.
The PhD-project will focus on experimental rock deformation on feldspars
using solid medium Griggs-apparatus-technology. The analysis of the
experimental microstructures will be combined with that of natural examples. We are seeking a highly
motivated candidate with experience in one of the following fields: structural
geology, deformation and reaction microstructures, deformation processes,
mineralogy, petrology, and fluid-rock interaction. In addition, some knowledge
or experience in the use of electron beam instruments, like SEM, microprobe,
EBSD, etc. are preferred.
The
successful applicant will work in an interdisciplinary team of petrologists and
structural geologists in Tromsø, together with partner institutions in
Switzerland, Germany, Australia, and the USA.
The earliest start of the project will be July 1st.
Informal
enquiries and/or applications containing a full C.V., names and details of two
professional referees should be addressed to Holger Stünitz (e-mail: [log in to unmask] , tel: +47 77 62 31 17).
Evaluation of applications will start April
15th, 2009 and will continue until
the position is filled. Holger Stünitz will be at the next EGU General Assembly in Vienna (19-24 April), where he can interview potential candidates. Please pass on to anybody who may be interested.
Many thanks