Fully Funded PhD Position in Experimental Sedimentological Study of Carbonate Oozes at Department of Geography and Geology (DGG), University of Copenhagen, Denmark 2012
Study Subject(s):Experimental Sedimentological Study of Carbonate Oozes
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Copenhagen University
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark
Eligibility:
The successful candidate should be creative, independent, and innovative. Experience with experimental sedimentology/fluid dynamics or monitoring of natural sedimentary/fluid systems is a advantage but not a prerequisite. Relevant backgrounds include geology, physical geography, engineering, fluid dynamics, environmental sciences, marine sciences or similar. We expect that the candidate will publish in international peer-reviewed journals, write a Ph. D. thesis within the project duration of three years and assist in teaching within the department. The scholarship is open for two alternative Ph.D. arrangements: A regular 3-year program; here the candidate must hold a M.Sc. degree, A special 4-year program; here the candidate must hold a B.Sc. degree and have completed one year of the M.Sc. program (equivalent to 60 ECTS).
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: We seek a highly motivated candidate to participate in an experimental sedimentological study of the basic physical behaviour of carbonate mud with special reference to cretaceous calcareous nannofossil ooze. The main tasks of the Ph.D. student will be to develop experimental techniques as well as designing and producing suitable experimental sediments. The project will be carried out within the framework of the newly established joint DGG and Maersk Oil Research Centre which will host five PhD students and two assistant professors in addition to the permanent staff at DGG and Maersk Oil. Project participants have backgrounds in sedimentology, geophysics, stratigraphy, numerical modelling, geochemistry, paleontology/paleoecology and engineering. The ultimate aim of the research centre is to improve the qualitative and quantitative understanding of chalk depositional systems.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 1st 2012
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