Accretionary complexes form at convergent margins, where sediment is scraped from descending plates and accretes to continental crust. Accretionary complex’s play important roles as geochemical reservoirs in terms of fluids and sediments. In addition accretionary prisms are also important components in geological models of earthquakes, mineral and hydrocarbon resources, basin models, hydrological reservoirs and deep earth processes. While some accretionary complexes have been explored and are represented in modern literature, others are not. Of particular interest, are the accretionary complexes found at present day Tropical latitudes, which may share commonalities with well-characterised accretionary complexes from the Pacific.
The aim of this project is to aggregate data from accretionary complexes and look for secular trends in burial history, and from this calculate the consequences in terms of perturbations to global geochemical cycles. Recent examples of this approach have been the release of methane and carbon dioxide during continental rifting and evaluating the effect of this on global carbon cycles.
The work can be changed to fit strengths and circumstances, but will involve organic geochemical laboratory work, basin modelling and fieldwork. The workflow will require building 1D and 2D basin models in key locations, then aggregating results and from these calculating impacts on global geochemical cycles. The locations involved are flexible and could be chosen to reflect expertise of research interests and priorities of a student or their sponsor. While based at the University of Aberdeen the PhD will involve supervision from both Kobe University, and its expected that the student will spend time in research groups at both Universities.
Selection will be made on the basis of academic merit. The successful candidate should have, or expect to obtain, a UK Honours Degree at 2.1 or above in Geology or Geoscience and be able to demonstrate competencies in subsurface exploration as well as standard field geology (MSc level or equivalent). This could be acquired via work history or by education, but it will be evaluated as part of the application process. Competencies in subsurface exploration need not be petroleum related and candidates with a range of backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply.
We are particularly looking for candidates with a working knowledge of Taiwanese, Philippine, Indonesian or Malaysian Geology.
Candidates need to be good at communicating in English (writing reports), and also need to be lateral thinkers able to take knowledge from one setting and extrapolate it to another. This includes both locations and regions, but also between subjects.
We are particularly looking for candidates with a working knowledge of Taiwanese, Philippine, Indonesian or Malaysian Geology.
Candidates need to be good at communicating in English (writing reports), and also need to be lateral thinkers able to take knowledge from one setting and extrapolate it to another. This includes both locations and regions, but also between subjects
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Formal applications can be completed online: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/pgap/login.php
• Apply for Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
• State name of the lead supervisor as the Name of Proposed Supervisor
• State ‘Self-funded’ as Intended Source of Funding
• State the exact project title on the application form
When applying please ensure all required documents are attached:
• All degree certificates and transcripts (Undergraduate AND Postgraduate MSc-officially translated into English where necessary)
• Detailed CV, Personal Statement/Motivation Letter and Intended source of funding
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