NERC-funded PhD project Investigating the closure of the Tethys Ocean as recorded by the Liuqu Conglomerate, Tibet.

Closure of Tethys ocean, collision of India and Asia, and subsequent evolution of the Himalaya was a multistage process involving the accretion of more than one terrane. It has been proposed that the Paleogene Liuqu Conglomerates, which crop out discontinuously for many kms along strike along the Yarlung-Tsangpo suture zone between the Indian and Asian plates record the history of collision between India and an intra-oceanic arc.

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Ph.D. position

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national Research Centre for Geosciences in Germany and a member of the Helmholtz Association.

In the framework of TIPTIMON we are seeking a candidate for a Ph.D. position (Reference No. 83/3/11 D) interested in studying landslide and mass movement processes in seismotectonically active mountain regions by means of experimental and numerical simulation.

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Postgraduate Scholarship in Plate Tectonics/Geodynamics

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship in Plate Tectonics/Geodynamics working with Professor Dietmar Müller's EarthByte Group at the School of Geosciences, the University of Sydney, for the project "Towards a unified East Gondwanaland reconstruction and its implications for Himalayan Orogeny".
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My name is Basanta Raj Adhikari, born in Kaski district in western part of Nepal, one of the beautiful countries in the world. Born in the middle class family and in rural area, where technological facilities were rarely available. I had to struggle for my study since primary schooling. However; despite various obstacles I successfully completed secondary schooling from Begnas.
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Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun

Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun

WIHG, established in 1968 is an autonomous research Institute of the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.
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Himalayan Geology

URL: http://www.himgeology.com/himgeol/himalayan.htm

"Himalayan Geology", a biannual (January and July) periodical of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, publishes original contributions on all aspects of the Geology of Himalaya. The papers may present new data and findings and good synthesis on geology and geophysics with dominant emphasis on the Alpine-Himalayan Mountain Belt and adjoining terrains, and processes related to mountain building activities.

PhD projectbased in the School of Geological Sciences, University College Dublin

Isotopic and chemical evolution of hydrothermal sulphide chimneys

Dr Julian Menuge (UCD), DrBramleyMurton (NOC, Southampton), Dr Ian Butler (University
of Edinburgh) and Dr Adrian Boyce (SUERC)



This project will examine the spatial variationof Fe-Zn-S isotope compositions in the sulphide and sulphate minerals of black smoker chimneys, including an assessment of how these evolve with time and chimney architecture. The isotopic compositions will be closely integrated with textural observations and with minor element compositions. The objectsare to build up a model of how the isotopic and chemical variations come about, consider the implications for the formation and evolution of fossil volcanic massive sulphide deposits, and to suggest ways in which isotopic and geochemical analysis may aid in mineral exploration for VMS deposits.

The research will be lab-focussed, involving MC-ICP-MS isotopic analysis of Fe and Zn, laser ablation S-isotope analysis, electron microprobe analysis and use of thermodynamic modelling software (Geochemists' Workbench).

We are seeking applicants who are willing to apply for an Irish state-funded scholarship (IRCSET EMBARK postgraduate scholarship scheme: www.ircset.ie). The scholarship competition is very competitive and we are therefore seeking candidates with a first class honours BSc or Masters-level qualification in Geology or Geochemistry. Research experience in hydrothermal geochemistry, or in any of the above techniques, would be a distinct advantage but is not essential. Applicants of any nationality, country of residence and age are eligible to apply.

The deadline for submission of expressions of interest to Dr Julian Menuge (j.f.menuge@ucd.ie), from whom further information can be obtained, is Monday 6th February. Expressions of interest should include CV, the names and email addresses of three referees and a transcript showing the grades or marks obtained in all university courses completed to date.