ANZAAS NSW/ACT Division
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
PhD Scholarship in the Virtual Geological Observatory
School of Geosciences
Faculty of Science
"Four dimensional view into the Earth through deep-time data-mining"
The University of Sydney is Australia's premier University with an outstanding reputation for academic and research excellence.
Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship in Plate Tectonics/Geodynamics working with Professor Dietmar Muller's EarthByte Group at the School of Geosciences, The University of Sydney, as part of the project "The Virtual Geological Observatory: a four dimensional view into the Earth through deep-time data-mining". The position will focus on building plate kinematic models, including plate deformation, and on linking plate kinematic models to mantle convection, mantle seismic tomography and geological observations, such as palaeogeography, basin stratigraphy, and data constraining rock uplift.
Successful candidates must have:
- An undergraduate degree and an MSc degree (or first-class Honours degree) in geology or geophysics
- An interest to carry out research at the interface between geophysics and geology
- Experience with scripting/programming, especially in an OSX/Unix/Linux environment (e.g. shell scripting, Python or C++)
- Expertise in long-term geodynamics/plate tectonics and some aspect of computational/numerical modeling
- Knowledge of common computer software for data analysis and map making, eg. Matlab, Generic Mapping Tools (GMT)
- An ability to work as part of a research team
- Good communication skills, and an ability to present results both orally and in written form.
For further information about the scholarship and to apply, visit: http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/695
Applications and enquiries may be directed to Dietmar Muller, dietmar.muller@sydney.edu.au
Stipend: $26,140 p.a. (tax-free) for 3 years
CLOSING DATE: 10 December 2010
The Diana Temple Memorial Lecture 2009
The NSW division of ANZAAS is pleased to announce the Diana Temple Memorial Lecture for 2009.Professor Mary O'Kane, (the NSW Chief Scientist and Scientific Engineer) will talk on "The advancement of the role of women in science".
Read the date and venue details here.
Committee
- Paul Adam Chair
- Elizabeth Boesel Committee Member.
- John Boldeman Committee Member
- Barbara Briggs Committee Member.
- Graham Johnston Committee Member.
- Gerhart Lowenthal Committee Member.
- Rachel Morison Committee Member
- Bob Vickery Secretary & Treasurer