Faculty of Physical Sciences
Department of Geographical & Earth Sciences

Research Associate - Thermochronology

Ref: 00082-4
Salary: £31,671 - £35,646 per annum

An opportunity to join the active low-temperature thermochronology research group based at the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) is now open through the award of a three year, NERC funded project entitled, 'Resolving the age of the first order topography of Africa'. The primary purpose of the post is to work collaboratively with the principal and co-investigators to undertake and publish research to achieve the aims of the project. A key objective of the project is to apply the thermochronometry techniques of apatite fission track and (U-Th/He) analysis to sample materials selected from deep boreholes and surface samples.

The work will provide an opportunity to participate in field work in southern Africa and specific tasks will include laboratory work including mineral sample preparation, selection and analysis. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work with co-investigators in Rennes, France to undertake thermal history modelling aspects of the research, which will include appropriate training as required.

This post would suite Earth scientists with a strong thermochronology background with good numeracy skills and an interest in regional scale tectonics and long-term landscape evolution. Full details of the essential and desirable criteria for this post are detailed in the application pack.

This post has initial funding for 3 years.

Further information related to this post can be obtained from Prof. Roderick Brown, Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences (roderick.brown@ges.gla.ac.uk).

Apply online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs

If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 0141 330 3898 for an application pack.

Closing Date: 9 April 2010