PhD thesis position in quantitative geomorphology: erosion rates through time with cosmogenic nuclides
Institute of Geology, Earth Surface Dynamics Group
Project:
Erosion rates of active mountain belts are a crucial ingredient in order to understand the interplay of tectonic, climatic and surface processes. Multiple cosmogenic nuclides (14C, 10Be, 21Ne, 2Al) can be used in catchment wide denudation rate studies to quantify landscape processes and their rates. A specific aim of this project is to derive denudation rates through time (paleodenudation rates) and their variability in space. The PhD project includes fieldwork in the European Alps and the Andes of Bolivia.
Requirements:
Applicants should hold a diploma or Master's degree in Earth Sciences, with a preferred interest in quantitative geomorphology or Earth surface related studies. The project includes field work, lab-work and modelling.
We offer:
The Earth Surface Dynamics group at ETH Zürich studies a very wide range of problems in quantitative landscape evolution. The position can be filled in as soon as possible. The isotope analysis will be carried out in collaboration with the Institutes of Geochemistry & Petrology and Ion-Beam Physics at ETH. The position will be financed for 3 years by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Your application:
Applicants should submit
1.) a curriculum vitae,
2.) university grades,
3.) a one page outline of their research interests or summary of the MSc,
4.) the contact details of two persons we might ask for a reference.
Applications and any questions should be sent by e-mail to Dr. Florian Kober (
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Deadline for applications: May 15, 2011.
