PhD Scholarship - Numerical Modelling of
Paleoceanography of the Cretaceous
Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (DGN), Faculty of Sciences at University of Copenhagen is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship commencing July the 1st or soon thereafter. The application deadline is MAY the 23rd 2013
Project description
We seek a highly motivated candidate to work on numerical modelling of paleoceanography of the Cretaceous, with the aim of seeking a better understanding of the relation between green-house climate, ocean currents, and sediment transport/deposition in the benthic boundary layer. The work is related to the observed sedimentology of the Chalk. The project may involve modelling ocean circulation, paleoproductivity, shelf cascading, benthic storms, ocean tracers, and global coupled ocean-atmosphere climate and circulation of the mid-late Cretaceous.
The project will be carried out within the framework of Centre for Cross-disciplinary Chalk Research funded by Maersk Oil and DGN. The centre hosts five PhD students and two assistant professors in addition to the permanent staff at DGN and Maersk Oil. The ultimate aim of the research centre is to improve the qualitative and quantitative understanding of chalk depositional systems and reservoir properties.
Principal supervisor
Title: Professor
Name: Christian Bjerrum
E-mail: cjb@geo.ku.dk
Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management
Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at Science are:
- Manage and carry through your research project
- Take PhD courses
- Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
- Participate in congresses
- Stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably abroad
- Teach and disseminate your research
Key criteria for the assessment of candidates
- A master´s degree related to the subject area of the project
- The grade point average achieved
- Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD programme
- Previous publications
- Relevant work experience
- Other professional activities
- Language skills
- Marks obtained during the first year of study on the master programme (only relevant for applicants applying for a 4-year scholarship)
Formal requirements
The positions are available for a 3-year period for applicants holding a relevant master´s degree or for a 4-year period for applicants who are already enrolled or are accepted to be enrolled at one of the Faculty´s master's programmes.
At the time of commencement, applicants for the 4-year period must have approximately one year of study remaining before graduating from their MSc programme.
Terms of employment
The position will be filled according to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The post is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.
Application Procedure
Apply by clicking "Apply Now" below.
Applications - in English - must include:
- Cover Letter, stating which PhD project you are applying for and detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project
- CV
- Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
- Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any), References
- Documentation of English language qualifications, cf. general rules and guidelines, p. 5
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Executive Order no 284 of 25. April 2008. PhD Order
By the end of June, all applicants will have received information regarding the evaluation of their application.
The application must be received no later than May the 23th 2013. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.
Questions
For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact Christian Bjerrum.
General information about PhD programmes at SCIENCE is available at PhD Regulations .
