iCRAG PhD studentship RM1.1 PhD2
Characterization of trace-element halos along structures hosting Irish-type
carbonate hosted Pb-Zn deposits
A four year PhD research studentship opportunity (starting September 2015) in the
field of exploration geochemistry and mineral deposit geology exists for highly
motivated individuals at the Department of Geology, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
iCRAG, the new Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences, is funded under
the SFI Research Centres Programme and is co-funded under the European
Regional Development Fund. It is supporting >40 new early career research
opportunities. This Ph.D. project will characterize alteration of carbonate strata along
fault structures hosting Irish-type Pb-Zn mineralization. The candidate will work
closely with industry sponsors and use state-of-the-art equipment at Trinity College
Dublin (www.tcd.ie/Geology/research/facilities/geochemfacility/geochronology/). The
candidate will be part of a larger research team belonging to the Irish Centre for
Research in Applied Geosciences.
The ideal candidate is a Geology graduate with demonstrated expertise in economic
geology and geochemistry. The project is open to EU students only (students who
have been resident for 3 out of the last 5 years in the EU) and includes fees and a
tax-free stipend of €18,000 per annum for 48 months. Prospective candidates should
send an academic CV and the names and contact details of two academic referees
to mcclens@tcd.ie. Evaluation of applications will begin by April 1st 2015. The start
date of the position is September 2015.