ESR (Early Stage Researcher) position within the Marie Curie Initial Training Network "FlowTrans" Project: Permeability structuring during dolomite replacement reactions and the formation of lead-zinc deposits, part of WorkPackage RWP1: Fault zone permeability and mineral reactions (ore deposits and contaminant transport) Objectives: Understand the development of Zebra rock patterns and associated geometry/permeability changes, -. Develop a model for Zebra rock mineralization Tasks and methodology: Develop a numerical model for Zebra banding, Analytical studies in SEM/TEM, 3D XRay-Microtomography Dolomite replacement reactions can form so called Zebra rocks with alternating white and dark layers of Dolomite. These rocks often form a basis for mineral deposits and contain some of the world's most important lead-zinc deposits. Sphalerite and Galena tend to precipitate (replacing dolomite) along the bands. This project will look at the basics of the zebra pattern formation and its influence on ore deposit development. A numerical model will be used to study the pattern-formation based on grain growth and stress effects and the influence of impurities in the system. Analytical studies will look at the basic mineralogy of the different bands and associated ores and permeability patterns in the Zebra that may influence ore formation. The fellow is thought to play a leading role in the Research Work Package 1 of FlowTrans. Research Work Package 1 (RWP1, REACT)deals with Fault zone permeability and mineral reactions with a special emphasis on ore deposits and contaminant transport. The fellow is expected to spend secondments at different private and public partners within the network. We offer interdisciplinary training in research (Universities and Industry), communication, management and career development in 6 network congresses. Training will include analytical methods, numerical simulation techniques and experimental techniques. You will have no more than 4 years research experience (Years of research experience are defined from the date of a Masters or equivalent Diploma entitling enrolment in a PhD) and you will not have lived more than 12 months within the last 3 years in the UK. Your background should come from fields such as Earth Sciences, Mineralogy, Geophysics, Material Sciences or Physics. You are a good team player and interested in new challenges. You are open to living in a new country and willing to travel to workshops and meetings with other partners. You are able to take over responsibilities and leader roles within the network and you are an excellent communicator (good command of both written and spoken English). Starting date is the first of July 2013 (however, there is some flexibility). Please apply before 1st April 2013 to daniel.koehn@glasgow.ac.uk with a letter of intent, a CV and indicating your grades as well as the names and email addresses of two referees. For further information please visit: |
