Two PhD students in magmatic petrology and geochemistry in Zürich

100%, Zurich, temporary

The Institute for Geochemistry and Petrology invites applications for two PhD fellowships in magmatic petrology and geochemistry.

We are looking for highly motivated PhD students interested in deciphering the magmatic processes that led to:

• A sequence of Cambrian intrusives extending from Namibia to Brazil and related to the assemblage of West-Gondwana
• Shallow plutonic and volcanic rocks of NW Namibia related to the Cretaceous opening of the South Atlantic

The projects will be based on a combination of fieldwork, petrological and geochemical analyses of rocks and minerals, U/Pb geochronology and possibly some numerical modelling of magmatic processes (sensu lato).

The chosen candidates will be integrated in the groups of Profs. Max Schmidt and Olivier Bachmann, and will work in collaboration with the Namibia Geological Survey. They will be required to help with maintaining laboratories, and teaching some classes. The length of appointment will be for 4 years. The salary is according to .

Candidates should hold a MSc degree with a strong background in geochemistry and petrology, with additional skills in quantitative methods and a strong taste for challenging analytical and field work.

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