earth sciences | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 3

2011 PhD Researcher in Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University, Netherlands

The Faculty of Geosciences offers education and research concerning the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and anthroposphere. With a population of 2600 students (BSc and MSc) and 575 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty is organised in four Departments: Innovation and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Physical Geography, and Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning.

The ideal candidate holds a MSc (or equivalent) degree in a relevant field (e.g. earth sciences, environmental sciences, ecology) with experience (or at least interest) in modelling and/or (organic) geochemistry. The candidate is expected to communicate easily in English, both verbally and in writing.We offer a fulltime PhD position for 4 years. The salary starts at € 2,042,- and increases to € 2,612,- gross per month in the fourth year of the appointment and is based on the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities. Secondary benefits include e.g. a pension scheme, flexible employment conditions, a holiday bonus (8,0%) and an end-of-year bonus (8,3%). Experimental work will be conducted in the research group of Organic Geochemistry and modeling work in the research group of Environmental Sciences.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 April 2011

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PhD in Petrology at the Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden

Katla is one of the most active and hazardous volcanoes in Iceland and the whole of northern Europe. In order to assess the volcanic hazard of a potential eruption of Katla Volcano for Scandinavia, the evolution and structure of the magma plumbing system beneath the volcano needs to be characterised. For this purpose, petrological and geochemical analyses of samples of the recent and historic eruptive activity will be carried out. These will include in-situ measurements of mineral chemistry as a base for thermobarometric modelling to resolve depths of magma storage. Additionally, isotope geochemistry will be used to ascertain the role of magmatic processes such as differentiation, mixing and magma-crust interaction. The two approaches will be combined to investigate the evolution and architecture of the magmatic plumbing system.

Requirements. We seek a highly motivated candidate with an MSc or equivalent degree in Earth Sciences and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. Special attention will be given to candidates who have a background in igneous petrology, in-situ mineral analysis, thermobarometry and/or isotope geochemistry. Candidates are expected to be able to communicate easily in oral and written English.

Scholarship Application Deadline:15 April, 2011

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2011-2012 Marie Tharp Fellowship at Columbia University, USA: Earth Science

The Earth Institute and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University invite applications for the Marie Tharp Fellowship 2011-2012. This fellowship is part of a greater EI/LDEO effort at promoting the advancement of women scientists. The purpose of the award is to provide an opportunity for earth scientists to conduct research at Columbia University for a period of 3 months.  Fellows will have an opportunity to work with faculty, research staff, post docs, and graduate students during their fellowship. Each fellow is expected to participate in EI/LDEO activities and make a scientific presentation during their residence.The duration of the Marie Tharp Fellowship is for 3 months over the period September 2011 through August 2012. Fellows are encouraged to visit for three consecutive months, but they may choose to take their fellowship in two separate visits. The fellowship must be taken in residence at one of the earth science units of the Earth Institute (see end for complete list of eligible units) and will provide up to $30,000 for support of the fellow during the three-month period.
Background: The fellowship is named after Marie Tharp, who was the first to map details of the ocean floor on a global scale. She published the pivotal interpretation of mid-ocean ridges that was crucial to the eventual acceptance of the theories of plate tectonics and continental drift. Tharp came to the Lamont Geological Observatory (now the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory), where she began work on mapping the ocean floor. Her map of the ocean floor is still a foundation for research and education in the ocean sciences.
Eligibility:  The competition is open to junior and mid-career scientists in the earth sciences. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time of application. The goal of this award is to promote women in science. Faculty (full-time or adjunct) and researchers at Columbia University are not eligible to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

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