Research Associate in Geophysical Modelling: Modelling the long-term evolution of glaciated passive margins.
Supervised by Mike Bentley, Pippa Whitehouse and Antony Long (Durham); Karin Andreassen (Tromso); Berit Hjelstuen and Haflidi Haflidason (Bergen).
Objective: Our aim in this project is to bring together state-of-the-art models of (i) the long-term geophysical evolution of passive margins and (ii) glacial-isostatic adjustment of glaciated regions, such that we can better simulate the evolution of glaciated passive margins.
Research methodology: We will use the Barents Sea and the mid-Norwegian margins as a test-bed for this work because we have good geophysical constraints on the lithosphere; good sediment thickness (and age) data from industry; and good constraints on the long-term glacial history. It is also an area where the role of ice loading and erosion/sediment redistribution may have important implications for changes in (tilting of) reservoir geometry, fluid flow and traps. Durham has expertise in applying GIA models to a range of areas of the globe, whilst Tromso has good links with industry partners and is experienced in the use of geophysical models and sediment data on the shelf. Once developed and validated against the data-rich Barents Sea and Norwegian margins this model can be applied to other glaciated margins elsewhere.
Closing date: 14th May 2013
Application via University of Durham jobs website: www.dur.ac.uk/jobs (Post Reference is 2463)
Further details:
A Research Associate position is available in the Department of Geography, Durham University, within the Marie Curie Initial Training Network GLANAM (Glaciated North Atlantic Margins). The GLANAM network involves a co-ordinated research project between seven academic partners with complementary expertise in glacial and marine geology, geophysics, and modelling: Durham University, University of Bergen, University of Tromso, Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), University of Ulster, Denmark and Greenland Geological Survey, and the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). There is one full industrial partner, North Energy and two associate industrial partners involved in training activities, Statoil and Volcanic Basin Petroleum Research.
The network will employ 15 researchers who will each have an individual research project based at one of the full partners, but involving secondments or shorter visits to other partners in GLANAM. The 15 projects are focussed on various aspects of Glaciation of the North Atlantic margins. There is also an extensive programme of training in scientific, field, technical and transferrable skills.
The Research Associate post in Geophysical Modelling is for a fixed term of up to 2 years with a preferred starting date of 1 October 2013. The post will be based in Durham University but involve two secondments of 1-3 months to University of Tromso and Statoil in Norway.
There are no nationality restrictions but the post is subject to a residency requirement: At the recruitment date the candidate may not have been resident or carried out his/her main activity in the UK for more than 12 months in the previous 36 months. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account.
The candidate must be (at the time of recruitment):
i) in possession of a doctoral degree, or
ii) have at least four years and less than five years of full-time equivalent research experience.
The Research Associate will be a full employee of Durham University. The salary will be the Sterling equivalent of approximately €60540 p.a. There is also a mobility allowance available, ranging from the sterling equivalent of €870 to €1243 per month, with the precise amount depending on personal circumstances.
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in the University
Informal enquiries about the post would be welcomed:
Professor Mike Bentley (m.j.bentley@durham.ac.uk) +44-191-334-1859.
Professor Colm O'Cofaigh (colm.ocofaigh@durham.ac.uk) +44-191-334-1890
Professor Mike Bentley
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