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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Hello everyone, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">I would like to bring to your attention three available PhD student opportunities within the Earth Dynamics Research Group at Curtin University,
Perth, Australia.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Please find all of the relevant information below and feel free to forward to any potential candidates. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Josh.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Bold",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Josh Beardmore<br>
</span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">BPhotNanSc, PhD</span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Bold",serif;color:#AC8404;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Senior Research Officer | Applied Geology, Earth and Planetary Sciences<br>
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</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Bold",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Curtin University<br>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Three fully funded PhD Student Opportunities in Earth Sciences, Perth, Australia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Earth Dynamics Research Group, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences<br>
Curtin University - Bentley Campus, Perth, Western Australia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">The Earth Dynamics Research Group, part of the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences
at Curtin University, has three (3) available PhD scholarships for research focussed on supercontinent cycles and global geodynamics. Applications from candidates are invited in any of the following projects:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7oXlCD1vlpTzyMqgiA0ELV?domain=geodynamics.curtin.edu.au"><span style="color:blue">Palaeomagnetism
</span></a>and supercontinent reconstruction, with an emphasis on Precambrian supercontinents.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/F8vHCE8wmrt2YnLRSPQyL5?domain=geodynamics.curtin.edu.au"><span style="color:blue">Absolute
palaeointensity</span></a> studies in relation to supercontinent cycles, focusing on Precambrian mafic igneous rocks in Australia and elsewhere.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Development of
<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/PAp9CGv0oyCR6qkjIkD3JS?domain=geodynamics.curtin.edu.au">
<span style="color:blue">global 4D geodynamic computer modelling</span></a> to simulate and analyse interactions between plate tectonics and mantle dynamics during supercontinent cycles.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">The available positions are 3-4 years full-time (to start as soon as possible) with
the successful applicants being offered a competitive scholarship stipend. Successful candidates will be self-reliant, have excellent communication skills, have a demonstrated background in their chosen topic (including laboratory and field-based work, if
applicable), and a proven ability in the dissemination of their scientific results. More specific details on the research interests of the Earth Dynamics Research Group and additional information on the PhD student opportunities are available at
<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/j0m-CJyBrGfvVyZ0uOw8JH?domain=geodynamics.curtin.edu.au/"><span style="color:blue">http://geodynamics.curtin.edu.au/</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">The candidates will join a diverse team of researchers led by ARC Australian Laureate
Fellow Prof. Z.X. Li within the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/EjQ1CK1DvKTN69O3fo6OIj?domain=scieng.curtin.edu.au/">
<span style="color:blue">School of Earth and Planetary Sciences</span></a>. Curtin University is also home to one of Australia's leading institutions for geoscience research and has an excellent international reputation for quality research and extensive research
infrastructure.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Eligibility Requirements:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Applicants must have either 1st class Honours (or equivalent qualification with research experience) or MSc in the Earth sciences (or other relevant field).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Applicants should meet the University English Language Requirements (available
<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/4nVGCL7EwMfr7XKEHKnO0V?domain=study.curtin.edu.au">
<span style="color:blue">here</span></a>).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Previous experience in the chosen topic will be highly regarded.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">How to Apply</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">To apply, please send the following to Dr. Josh Beardmore (<a href="mailto:josh.beardmore@curtin.edu.au?subject=Three%20fully%20funded%20PhD%20Student%20Opportunities"><span style="color:blue">josh.beardmore@curtin.edu.au</span></a>):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">your CV (with digital copies of any authored scientific publications, if applicable),<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">details of BSc (Hons.) and/or MSc, including copies of academic transcripts and the abstract of your thesis (if applicable),<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">a brief letter explaining your research interests and preferred choice of project(s) (including your rationale for that choice), and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">the names and contact details of three references that may be contacted for a recommendation letter.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Applications are invited continuously and the positions are open until filled. Shortlisted
candidates will be interviewed, and the preferred candidates sent offers as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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