[Tectonos] [Fwd: 11 Phd & 4 post-doc positions in Himalayan erosion, tectonics and climate interactions]

[Rubén Somoza]

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Asunto: 11 Phd & 4 post-doc positions in Himalayan erosion, tectonics and
climate interactions
De:     "Najman, Yani" <y.najman en LANCASTER.AC.UK>
Fecha:  Jue, 13 de Diciembre de 2012, 20:02
Para:   GEO-TECTONICS en JISCMAIL.AC.UK
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Research opportunities in Himalayan Erosion, Tectonics and Topography
Evolution
Marie Curie Initial Training Network iTECC:  “Investigating
Tectonism-Erosion-Climate-Couplings�
invites applications for:
11 PhD or Early Stage Researcher & 4 post-doc or Experienced Researcher
positions
Tectonics and climate are interdependent. The tectonics of orogens are
moderated by climate through erosion. Exposure of rock by tectonics or
erosion is critical to the feedback which governs changes in global
climate, whilst topography influences rainfall.
The principle objective of iTECC is to use the Himalaya as a natural
laboratory to train young scientists in understanding such coupled
processes. iTECC will integrate information from sedimentary archives with
work on present-day tectonics, weathering, erosion and climate. Hereto
iTECC brings together and develops expertise in: observation and modeling
of the active deformation of the lithosphere; processes of weathering and
erosion; study of the geological records of the past evolution of these
processes; and modeling of present and past climate change. The breadth of
this research provides training in observational, analytical and
mathematical methods applied in Earth and environmental sciences.
The proposed interdisciplinary training will result in a cohort of Earth
Scientists with the cross-disciplinary expertise to enable them to tackle
the problems posed in understanding the complex earth processes which
moderate our surface environment.
iTECC offers:
• Training through research in a multi-disciplinary context ranging from
Solid Earth processes to climate, and opportunities to apply their skills
in academia and industry.
• Research projects that are interrelated and clearly defined in terms
of work packages with pre-arranged opportunities for secondments with
other network partners in complementary research fields.
• Annual thematic workshops on the progress of research in the work
packages.
• A workshop program teaching theory of topography development, isotopic
analysis, atmosphere circulation.
• A workshop program to develop academic skills, such as project
planning, presentation skills etc.

The following projects are offered:

PhD position 1: Coupled models of tectonic evolution, climate and erosion.
Further information: professor Peter van der Beek UJF Grenoble
(pvdbeek en ujf-grenoble.fr<mailto:pvdbeek en ujf-grenoble.fr>).
PhD position 2: The effect of Himalayan uplift on regional climate.
Further information: dr. Y. Donnadieu, CEA- LSCE Paris, France
(yannick.donnadieu en lsce.ipsl.fr<mailto:yannick.donnadieu en lsce.ipsl.fr>)

PhD position 3 : Use of geochemical and stable isotopic methods as proxies
for erosion and weathering intensity. Further information: dr. Christian
France-Lanord, CNRS-CRPG Nancy, Vandoeuvre, France.
(cfl en crpg.cnrs-nancy.fr<mailto:cfl en crpg.cnrs-nancy.fr>)

PhD position 4: Monsoonal variability and erosional processes on decadal
to millennial time-scales. Further information: professor Manfred
Strecker, University of Potsdam, Germany,

(Manfred.Strecker en geo.uni-potsdam.de<mailto:Manfred.Strecker en geo.uni-potsdam.de>)
PhD position 5: Tectonic vs. climatic control on Quaternary – Recent
erosion and exhumation rates. Further information: professor Peter van der
Beek, UJF Grenoble
(pvdbeek en ujf-grenoble.fr<mailto:pvdbeek en ujf-grenoble.fr>)
PhD position 6: Causes of major tectonic transitions. Further information:
dr. Yani Najman, University of Lancaster, UK
(y.najman en lancaster.ac.uk<mailto:y.najman en lancaster.ac.uk> )
PhD position 7: The influence of climate on the sedimentary record.
Further information: professor Peter van der Beek, UJF Grenoble
(pvdbeek en ujf-grenoble.fr<mailto:pvdbeek en ujf-grenoble.fr>)
PhD position 8: Improving the resolution of  40Ar/39Ar analyses on smaller
& younger mica grains. Further information: professor Jan Wijbrans, VU
University Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
(j.r.wijbrans en vu.nl<mailto:j.r.wijbrans en vu.nl> )

PhD position 9: The effect of pore waters on mineral age in U-Th/He
dating. Further information: professor Cornelia Spiegel, University of
Bremen,  Germany
(cornelia.spiegel en uni-bremen.de<mailto:cornelia.spiegel en uni-bremen.de>)

PhD position 10: The effect of erosion and abrasion on mineral age in
U-Th/He dating. Further information: professor Cornelia Spiegel,
University of Bremen,  Germany
(cornelia.spiegel en uni-bremen.de<mailto:cornelia.spiegel en uni-bremen.de>)

PhD position 11: Stable isotopic analyses of Li, Mg and Ca. Further
information: professor Mike Bickle, University of Cambridge,  UK
(mb72 en hermes.cam.ac.uk<mailto:mb72 en hermes.cam.ac.uk>)



Post-doc position 1: Modelling orogen dynamics and kinematics. Further
information: dr. Alex Copley, University of Cambridge,  UK
(acc41 en cam.ac.uk<mailto:acc41 en cam.ac.uk>)

Post-doc position 2: The Palaeocene-Eocene record of far-field effects of
the India-Asia collision and foreland uplift. Further information:
professor Stuart Burley, Cairn India Ltd., New Delhi, India,
(Stuart.Burley en cairnindia.com<mailto:Stuart.Burley en cairnindia.com>) and
dr. Yani Najman, University of Lancaster, UK
(y.najman en lancaster.ac.uk<mailto:y.najman en lancaster.ac.uk>)

Post-doc position 3: The Oligocene record: when did substantial clastic
input from the Himalaya commence? Further information: dr. Yani Najman,
University of Lancaster, UK
(y.najman en lancaster.ac.uk<mailto:y.najman en lancaster.ac.uk>)

Post-doc position 4: Developing multi-collector bias protocols for
noble-gas mass spectrometers. Further information: Doug Hamilton,
ThermoFisher Scientific, Bremen, Germany
(doug.hamilton en thermofisher.com<mailto:doug.hamilton en thermofisher.com>)
PhD funding is for 3 years, post-doc funding is for 2 years.

We are interested in meeting motivated candidates with a strong background
in Earth Systems Science (all), and experience in numerical modeling
techniques (PhDs 1 and 5 post-doc 1), modeling atmospheric circulation
(PhD2) or isotope geochemistry (PhD3, 8-11, post-doc4).
Information on the complete project can be found on
www.falw.vu/~itecc<http://www.falw.vu/~itecc>. The project leaders should
be contacted for details on the individual projects, including the terms
of employment at the various host organizations. Remuneration for each
position will be in accordance with the regulations of the Marie Curie ITN
scheme and ranges from € 40.000 – 53.000 gross salary / year,
including mobility costs and depending on country.
Successful applicants can have any nationality, but must fulfill the Marie
Curie ITN mobility rules (see
www.falw.vu/~itecc<http://www.falw.vu/~itecc>). They must also comply with
the following selection criteria:

For PhD positions:
Early Stage Researchers must be (at the time of recruitment by the host
organisation): in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their
research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree. Research
careers are measured from the date when they obtained the degree which
would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate, either in the
country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the
research training is provided, irrespective of whether or not a doctorate
is envisaged.

For post-doc positions, candidates should
i) be in possession of a doctoral degree
or
ii) have at least four years and less than five years of full-time
equivalent research experience (as defined above).

We particularly encourage applications from women candidates. In case of
equal qualifications, preference will be given to disabled applicants.
Please send your application before February 25th to the project leader(s)
(applications for multiple projects are encouraged) with a copy to the
iTECC - Office  (contact-itecc en vu.nl<mailto:contact-itecc en vu.nl>).
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of your
research interests, project preferences and the names and (e-mail)
addresses of 2 referees. A recruitment workshop will be organized in
Amsterdam on 18 – 20 March, 2013.
The positions will be filled as soon as possible, preferably before 1
September 2012.


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Rubén Somoza
Dpto. Ciencias Geológicas, FCEyN, UBA
Ciudad Universitaria, Pabellón 2
C1428EHA, Buenos Aires, Argentina



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