iCRAG PhD studentship RM1.3 PhD1
The distribution of precious and energy critical elements at the scale of a Zn
and Cu mineral deposit
A four year PhD research studentship opportunity (starting September 2015) in the
field of geochemistry and mineralogy of precious and energy critical metals 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 aims to further advance the field of economic
geology of energy critical elements. The candidate will work with industry sponsors
and use the Department's state-of-the-art geochemical facility:
(www.tcd.ie/Geology/research/facilities/geochemfacility/geochronology/) to conduct
research into the laws that govern distribution of precious and energy critical
elements in Zn and Cu deposits. 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 mineralogy. 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
kamberbs@tcd.ie. Evaluation of applications will begin by April 1st 2015. The start
date of the position is September 2015.