Archean tectono-magmatic evolution of the Yilgarn Craton, PhD project based at Monash University, Australia

PhD project integrating field-work, structural geology, petrology, geochronology and geophysics based at Monash University, Australia and in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Western Australia.

Applicants will typically hold:
- a bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in the field of geology, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year (thesis), leading to a first-class honours (high final marks) in one of the fields of structural geology, geochronology, geochemistry or igneous/metamorphic petrology,

- a master’s degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component (thesis), at least equivalent to an Honours degree in one of the fields of structural geology, geochronology, geochemistry or igneous/metamorphic petrology.
Monash scholarships are highly competitive and successful applicants generally have relevant additional research experience, awards and/or research publications in international journals. Scholarships are available for immediate start for applicants with exceptional Tertiary qualifications.

Applicants for whom English is not first language, you must aware of the need to meet the English Language Requirements of the University

If you fit the requirements, please send your informal enquiry to [Email Address Removed] with a copy of your curriculum vitae and cover letter. Interviews will be conducted to assess research potential with shortlisted candidates.

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