PhD position in Geology

May 29, 2008

Sponsored Links

Career Blog

Online Distance Learning Courses for International Students

Google Internships for International Students

Applications: labelled, ref no B311 4530/07, Ground conditions and landslide
factors in south-western Sweden” and include a letter of introduction, CV, copy
of diploma, academic transcript, two statements from referees familiar with the
applicant’s qualifications, and any other relevant information (such as the master’s
thesis), must be submitted to the following address no later than June 13, 2008:
Prof. Rodney Stevens
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Gothenburg
Box 460
SE-405 30 Gothenburg
Sweden
For additional information, call +48 31 778 2807 or by e-mail: stevens@gvc.gu.sePhD position in Geology
Subject: “Ground conditions and landslide factors in south-western
Sweden”
The position is available at Department of Earth Sciences, University of
Gothenburg, www.gvc.gu.se
Deadline for applications: June 13, 2008.
Project description: This position is related to the research project “Quick”,
involving Quaternary stratigraphy, geophysics, hydrogeology, geochemistry and
GIS applications related to regional ground environments of importance for
landslide risks (see below). The development of quick clays is of special interest
in Scandinavia. The specific tasks within this position will partly depend upon the
background and interests of the successful candidate. This flexibility is possible
since several research disciplines are involved and there will be considerable
cooperation between researchers with different specialities. The role of geologic
variables and the prediction of their geographic and stratigraphic trends will be in
focus for the combined work. It is envisioned that 1-2 additional PhD students and
2-4 Masters students will work together in cooperation with researchers at our
department, SGU, SGI and other partners in an interest network of both
researchers and end-users. The candidate should have a Masters degree or
equivalent in geology or an appropriately related field of Earth sciences. The
project is funded mainly by the Swedish Rescue Agency (Räddningsverket).
Postgraduate students receive a PhD stipend (currently 14,900 SEK) during the
first two years and hold a doctoral position (18,850-22,400 SEK) during the last
two years.
Page 2
2 / 2
Applications: labelled, ref no B311 4530/07, Ground conditions and landslide
factors in south-western Sweden” and include a letter of introduction, CV, copy
of diploma, academic transcript, two statements from referees familiar with the
applicant’s qualifications, and any other relevant information (such as the master’s
thesis), must be submitted to the following address no later than June 13, 2008:
Prof. Rodney Stevens
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Gothenburg
Box 460
SE-405 30 Gothenburg
Sweden
For additional information, call +48 31 778 2807 or by e-mail: stevens@gvc.gu.se
Union representatives: SACO Martin Björkman, tel +46-31-786 3608;
SEKO Lennart Olsson, tel +46-31-786 1173; OFR Eva Sjögren, tel +46-31-
786 1169.