Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship in Plate Tectonics/Geodynami cs working with Professor Dietmar Müller’s EarthByte Group at the School of Geosciences, The University of Sydney, as part of the project “The Virtual Geological Observatory: a four dimensional view into the Earth through deep-time data-mining”.
The position will focus on building plate kinematic models, including plate deformation, and on linking plate kinematic models to mantle convection, mantle seismic tomography and geological observations, such as palaeogeography, basin stratigraphy, and data constraining rock uplift.
Successful candidates must have:
• An undergraduate degree and an MSc degree in geology or geophysics
• An interest to carry out research at the interface between geophysics and geology
• Experience with scripting/programmi ng, especially in an OSX/Unix/Linux environment (e.g. shell scripting, Python or C++)
• Expertise in ’long-term’ geodynamics/ plate tectonics and some aspect of computational/ numerical modelling
• Knowledge of common computer software for data analysis and map making, eg Matlab, Generic Mapping Tools (GMT)
• An ability to work as part of a research team
• Good communication skills, and an ability to present results both orally and in written form
Additional information about the group’s research can be found at www.earthbyte. org and about related software development at gplates.org
Applications and enquiries should directed to Dietmar Müller,
dietmar.muller[ AT]sydney. edu.au
Stipend: AU$26,140 p.a. (tax-free) for 3 years
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