Open PhD position, Department of Geosciences, Università di Padova, Padua, Italy
Open PhD position (25th series) at the Department of Geosciences, Università di Padova, Padua, Italy, starting from January 1st 2010
Application Deadline: October 2, 2009
Integrated methodologies for the study of mantle rocks and diamond inclusions
Supervisors: P. Nimis, F. Nestola, A. Marzoli
The research programme involves the implementation of new analytical and thermobarometric methodologies and their integration with up-to-date methodologies for the study of diamonds and of their mantle host rocks. The programme will develop through:
(a) the calibration of the Flank method for point analysis of Fe3+ on clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene;
(b) the recalibration of the orthopyroxene-garnet geothermometer and of the clinopyroxene geobarometer;
(c) the mineralogical, chemical, geochemical and thermobarometric analysis (also using the newly calibrated techniques) of inclusions in diamonds and of mantle xenoliths from diamondiferous and barren kimberlites.
We predict that the results will help to develop a better understanding of the role of intensive variables (P-T-¦O2) and metasomatic processes in the formation of diamond and in the controlling of the diamond potential of kimberlites.
The research will require extensive lab work (EMPA, SIMS, LA-ICP-MS, single-crystal Mössbauer spectroscopy, microRaman) both in Padova and in several high-level Italian and foreign research institutions.
Requirements
• Degree in Geosciences
• Solid base of knowledge in the fields of mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry
• Good attitude toward collaborative work
• Good written and spoken English skills
Employment conditions
• Three-year PhD scholarship, with a net monthly salary of 1000 € (after taxes).
• An additional budget will be available during periods of stay at foreign institutions.
• Guaranteed funding for research and training activities (including travels, use of in-house and external analytical facilities, attendance to conferences).
• A personalized training program.
Deadlines
• Candidates should apply by October 2, 2009. Application procedures will soon be published at http://www.unipd.it/studenti/Dopo_laurea/dottorati_ricerca/bandi_dottorato_grad/bandidottoratograduatorie.htm.
Note that our PhD programme is not covered by the 15 PhD grants for foreign students, which you will find on the same web-site.
• An examination (written test + interview) will take place at our Department on October 20-21, 2009.
Useful links
Studying in Padova: http://www.unipd.it/en/events/StudyingPadua07_08.pdf
Living in Padova: http://www.unipd.it/en/events/livingPadua07-08.pdf
Dept. of Geosciences: http://www.geoscienze.unipd.it
Please, do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information you may need.
Looking forward to seeing you in Padova.
Scholarship Tags: PhD Scholarships
Scholarship Search
Important: Scholarship-Positions.com is not responsible for the content of any external websites linked to or referenced on this site.
Browse Scholarships
- Africa Scholarships
- Australia Scholarships
- Austria Scholarships
- Belgium Scholarships
- Canada Scholarships
- China Scholarships
- Denmark Scholarships
- France Scholarships
Recent USA Scholarships
2012 The Charles Braver Language Exploration Grant at Russia, Kyrgyzstan, or Ukraine 2012 Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology, USA Boren Fellowships for U.S. Graduate to Study Abroad, 2013/14 2012 Jackson Hole Science Media International Awards, USA 2012 POMEPS TRE Grants in Political Science, USARecent UK Scholarships
RGU: Sport Scholarship at Robert Gordon University, UK 2012 Transform Together Scholarships for International Students, UK 2012 Sarmatian Bursary for Undergraduate at University College London, UK 2012 Architecture,Construction and Surveying Merit Scholarships at Robert Gordon University, UK 2012/13 2012 North American Merit Postgraduate Scholarship at Queen’s University Belfast, UKRecent Germany Scholarships
2012 PhD Thesis Position in Geomicrobiology at University of Tübingen, Germany PhD Position in Model Systems of Infectious Diseases at Leibniz Center Infection (LCI), 2012 Germany PhD Student in Quantitative Disease Proteomics at University of Freiburg, 2012 Germany PhD Studentship in Isotope Biogeochemistry at Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH – UFZ, 2012 Germany 2012 PhD Position in System Ecotoxicology at Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, GermanyRecent India Scholarships
3 PhD Position at PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, India 2012-2013 Trio World School Scholarships for High School Students, India 2012-2013 Meena Srinivasan Memorial Awards for Indian Artists, India 2012 Indo-Korean Joint Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology, India 2012 Queen’s University Management School Postgraduate Scholarships for Indian Students, UKWomen Scholarships
UNESCO-L’OREAL International Fellowships Programme for Women in Life Sciences, 2013 Dulcie Bowman Scholarship for Hearing Impaired Women Students, New Zealand 2012 2013 Barbara Wood Memorial Foundation Scholarship, New Zealand and South Pacific The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship at Swansea University, 2012 UK Conchita Poncini Jimenez International Human Rights Fellowship at IFUW, 2012-2013Africa Scholarships
2012 TBA Masters Scholarship for African Citizens, Africa The Tropical Biology Association Small Grant, 2012 Africa 2012 Cranfield University MBA Scholarships, UK Postdoctoral Fellowship in Social Science at CODESRIA, 2012 Africa 2013 Research Partnership Ivorian-Switzerland Scholarship, AfricaScholarship Blog
Useful Links
Search in Worldwide UniversitiesOxford Laboratory Technology
Search Courses in Indian Universities
IndiaJobs.co.in, India Jobs Employment, Recruitment, Careers, Interview
Teaching, Professor Jobs in India
GRE Prep and Free Courses