[ES_JOBS_NET] Ph.D. Position in Early Earth Geochemistry, ETH Zurich

[Brad Peters]

The Isotope Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry group at ETH Zürich is accepting
applications for a doctoral student position to begin on 1 September 2020 or
by agreement. The position includes geochemical and isotopic analyses on
modern and ancient rocks and utilizes the state-of-the-art clean room
laboratory and mass spectrometry facilities of the group.

Project background

Detailed studies of short-lived radiogenic isotopes, such as neodymium-142
and tungsten-182, have provided a window into Earth’s earliest events.
However, the transition of Earth from its early state into the Earth we know
today is poorly understood. This doctoral research position utilizes
isotopic analyses on modern ancient rocks to understand the timescales over
which the Earth reached its modern geological state and to characterize the
deep-Earth domains in which geochemical information about these ancient
times are stored. Processes that will be investigated include the onset of
plate tectonics, the preservation of primordial geochemical signals in the
modern Earth, and the assembly of early continents.

Job description

This is a four-year doctoral research position funded by the Swiss National
Science Foundation’s Ambizione program. It will principally consist of
laboratory work and two field campaigns to collect geological samples in
western India and will result in publications in reputable scientific
journals. Support for attendance of professional research conferences will
also be provided. The position offers access to excellent classroom and
research training opportunities within the group and the Institute, and the
opportunity to collaborate with scientists from other countries.

Your profile

You are a self-motivated and independent worker with excellent communication
proficiency in English. An M.Sc. degree in geology or a related discipline
is required by the time of appointment. Research experience in analytical
geo- or cosmochemistry is advantageous.

 

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For further information and to apply for this position, please visit its
posting on the ETH jobs website:
https://www.jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOPG_ethz_cK67YO2dreCLnMafoJ

Inquiries may also be directed to Brad Peters, bradley.peters at
erdw.ethz.ch

 

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