Sweden: PhD position in Tectonics
| The Department of Geological Sciences of Stockholm University, Sweden, invites applications for a 4-year PhD position in Tectonics. |
Project description
Recent research in the Yilgarn Craton and the Pilbara Craton has highlighted the importance of granitoid domes not only as a heat engine and possible fluid source for gold deposits, but also as an important controlling factor on the regional stress field and structural inventory. Because gold mineralization is largely structurally controlled, it is important to resolve the regional and local tectonic evolution of a granite-greenstone terrane, not only to understand the evolution of early Earth but also to constrain the formation and localization of major lode gold deposits. To understand the sources and pathways of fluids involved in gold mineralization it is of key importance to understand the interplay between metamorphism, magmatism and flow in the lower crust, but also the formation of early rift basins and late orogenic basins in Archean lithosphere, as all of these processes relate to different fluid reservoirs.
In this project we will combine field work and 3D structural models of suitable areas in the Yilgarn Craton with a numerical modeling approach to better constrain the tectonic evolution and gold endowment of granite-greenstone terrains. The work will be carried out in collaboration between Stockholm University, the Geological Survey of Western Australia, the University of Sydney, and CSIRO Earth Sciences and Resource Engineering. The work program includes targeted field work in selected locations in the Yilgarn Craton, as well as the use of numerical models that make use of the coupling between the Tellus and Underworld codes to simulate and quantify the interlinks between tectonics and surface processes. Tellus (http://tellus.csiro.au) is a new 3D-parallel code based on particle-in-cell technique capable of simulating geomorphic and stratigraphic evolution. Underworld allows investigating problems at multiple space and time scales. This coupled framework offers new avenues for understanding the interplay of crustal dynamics with volcano-sedimentary depositional environments in granite-greenstone belts.
This PhD position is part of a Tectonics program at the Department of Geological Sciences of Stockholm University on the role and significance of lower crustal flow for large-scale orogenic processes.
Qualifications
The successful candidate holds a MSc or equivalent degree in the Geological Sciences. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with genuine interest in field geology and numerical modelling of tectonic processes.
Selection criteria
The selection is based on the perceived ability of the applicant to successfully pursue the research. Special emphasis is put on the applicant’s knowledge and skills within the subject area, ability to express her/himself verbally and in writing, creativity, initiative and independence, and a capacity for working together with other researchers. The evaluation will be made based on the relevance of publications, past education and experience, the quality and ambition of the independent project work, references, a cover letter motivating the candidate’s interest, and interviews.
Terms of employment
The position is full-time a maximum of 4 study years.
Stockholm university strives to be a work place that is free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
More information
For more information, please contact Prof. Uwe Ring, e-mail uwe.ring@geo.su.se.
The Swedish National Agency's for Higher Education handbook for postgraduate students: www.doktorandhandboken.nu/english.
Union representatives
Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41.
Application
Your application, including CV, transcripts of all university courses with grades, a copy of your university degree, a cover letter motivating your interest for this position, name and contact information of two references, and any other documents (e.g., diploma thesis/“examensarbete”) you would like to include should be e-mailed (as pdf) no later than October 1, 2012, to: monica.rosenblom@geo.su.se.
Please include the reference number SU 464-0021-12 in the subject line of your e-mail.
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