Ph.D. studentship - Microanalysis of detrital apatite as a provenance proxy in sedimentary systems.
Supervisors Dr David Chew (Department of Geology, Trinity College Dublin)
Dr Shane Tyrrell (Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, NUI Galway)
Project description
A
four year Ph.D. research studentship opportunity in the field of
sedimentary provenance studies exists for highly motivated individuals
at the Department of Geology, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
The
project aims to develop further the application of the heavy mineral
apatite in sedimentary provenance analysis. It will combine both field
work and laboratory work, using a series of targeted case studies to
establish if apatite faithfully records the composition (in terms of its U-Pb age and trace element geochemistry) of
its source region. The field work will involve detailed of sampling
modern river systems in southern Europe and their respective catchment
areas. The laboratory work will comprise apatite U-Pb dating and
trace-element analyses which will be undertaken in-house by LA-ICPMS. The
ultimate goal is to establish the potential for apatite as a
first-cycle provenance tool by determining the extent of apatite
recycling in sedimentary systems.
Requirements and Training
The ideal candidate is a Geology graduate with some laboratory
experience, preferably with a Masters degree. The project is open to EU
students only (students who have been resident for 3 out of the last 5 years in the EU) and includes fees and a tax-free stipend of €18,000 per annum. Prospective candidates should send an academic c.v. and the names and contact details of two academic referees to chewd@tcd.ie by March 20th 2013.
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