From S.Masterton at hotmail.co.uk Fri Jan 6 20:42:12 2017 From: S.Masterton at hotmail.co.uk (Sheona Masterton) Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2017 09:42:12 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU Session: Tectonic and geological evolution of the extensional systems and sedimentary basins of Myanmar (TS6.5) Message-ID: Dear colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to the EGU Session "Tectonic and geological evolution of the extensional systems and sedimentary basins of Myanmar". Please note the abstract submission deadline is 11 January 2017, 13:00 CET. Session details are here: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/session/23656 The complex and diverse geology of Myanmar offers a unique opportunity for studying tectonic processes, the understanding of which is significant for successful management of natural hazards (e.g. earthquakes) and development of hydrocarbon and mineral resources. Already a proven hydrocarbon producer on land, Myanmar's offshore hydrocarbon potential is now emerging with new gas discoveries in the Rakhine Basin. In August 2016 Central Myanmar Basin was struck by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake 25 km west of Chauk. Tectonic models are a key element for building palaeogeographic reconstructions, source-to-sink studies and basin modelling. Despite this, there is still ongoing debate about (i) the origin and timings of arrival of different crustal fragments, (ii) the history of subduction, particularly during the Cenozoic, and (iii) the nature and the amount of displacement along the Sagaing Fault. In attempt to improve our understanding of the geology and tectonic evolution of Myanmar, this session will aim to integrate field observations with subsurface data, satellite data and modelling results. Kind regards, Inga Sevastjanova, Jonathan Turner, Ian Watkinson, Gregory F. 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The abstract deadline is already next week Wednesday 11 January at 13:00 CET. We are looking forward to your contributions! And i am just working on my own abstract ;-) Susanne --- Here is the full description of our session: TS8.4/GD8.6/GM3.10 Learning from failed models and negative results Conveners: Cedric Thieulot, Susanne Buiter, Laetitia Le Pourhiet Publication bias in academic research can occur when the outcome of an experiment or study influences the decision whether to publish it. The Geosciences are of course not immune to publication bias. This session aims at discussing the issues surrounding publication bias and how to learn from failed models and negative results. In the Geosciences, as in other science fields, a study may have best chances for acceptance in scientific literature if it confirms a theory or conceptual idea that is well accepted in the community or if it reaches a positive result. The cases that fail in their test of a new method or idea often end up deep down in a drawer (which is why publication bias is also sometimes called the ?file drawer effect?). Additionally, physically sound simulations may remain unpublished even when they could correspond to a concept that has not yet been considered because of, for example, scarce data. Conversely, negative results such as numerical methods that fail to converge or that turn out not to be worth pursuing also never get published. This is potentially a waste of time and resources within our community as other scientists may set about testing the same idea or model setup without being aware of previous failed attempts. In this session, we encourage constructive discussions of unexpected, controversial, failed and/or negative results on any aspect of tectonics, structural geology, geodynamics, geomorphology and related fields. We are pleased to announce our invited poster presenter, Taras Gerya! Abstract submission: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/abstractsubmission/23644 From manuele.faccenda at gmail.com Fri Jan 6 22:01:24 2017 From: manuele.faccenda at gmail.com (Manuele Faccenda) Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2017 12:01:24 +0100 Subject: [Geodynamics] EGU 2017 session: Anisotropy from crust to core: Observations, models and implications Message-ID: Dear colleagues, just a quick reminder about the following EGU session. Please note the abstract submission deadline of 11 January 2017. Hope to see you there! GD7.2/EMRP4.9/SM10.2*Anisotropy from crust to core: Observations, models and implications* Many regions of the Earth, from crust to core, exhibit anisotropic fabrics which can reveal much about geodynamic processes in the subsurface. These fabrics can exist at a variety of scales, from crystallographic orientations to regional structure alignments. In the past few decades, a tremendous body of multidisciplinary research has been dedicated to characterizing anisotropy in the solid Earth and understanding its geodynamical implications. This has included work in fields such as: (1) geophysics, to make in situ observations and construct models of anisotropic properties at a range of depths; (2) mineral physics, to explain the cause of some of these observations; and (3) numerical modelling, to relate the inferred fabrics to regional stress and flow regimes and, thus, geodynamic processes in the Earth. The study of anisotropy in the Solid Earth encompasses topics so diverse that it often appears fragmented according to regions of interest, e.g., the upper or lower crust, oceanic lithosphere, continental lithosphere, cratons, subduction zones, D'', or the inner core. The aim of this session is to bring together scientists working on different aspects of anisotropy to provide a comprehensive overview of the field. We encourage contributions from all disciplines of the earth sciences (including mineral physics, seismology, magnetotellurics, geodynamic modelling) focused on anisotropy at all scales and depths within the Earth. Invited speakers: *Maximiliano Bezada (Minnesota University), Ana Ferreira (UCL), **Lars Hansen (Oxford University), Michael Kendall (Bristol University), * *Conveners:* Manuele Faccenda, Tuna Eken, Teh-ru Alex Song Follow this link for abstract submission: http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/session/22899 Best wishes -- Dr. Manuele Faccenda Assistant Professor Dipartimento di Geoscienze, Universita' di Padova Via Gradenigo n. 6, 35131, Padova, Italy tel: +39 049 827 9159 website: https://sites.google.com/site/manuelefaccenda/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Experience with petrological data and thermodynamic modelling, use of seismic data and/or geochemical data is desirable. The appointed researcher is expected to actively work as part of the VoiLA team. Closing date for the applications is 15 February 2017. The preferred starting date is Summer 2017. For more information and a link for the application forms see: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AWH163/research-associate or contact Saskia Goes s.goes at imperial.ac.uk Jeroen van Hunen jeroen.van-hunen at durham.ac.uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dietmar.muller at sydney.edu.au Wed Jan 11 16:56:09 2017 From: dietmar.muller at sydney.edu.au (Dietmar Muller) Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 05:56:09 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] Rodinia 2017: Supercontinent Cycles and Global Geodynamics Message-ID: Dear all, We would like to draw your attention on the conference organised by the IGCP Project 648 in June 2017: "Rodinia 2017: Supercontinent Cycles and Global Geodynamics? Location: Townsville, Queensland, Australia (right next to the Great Barrier Reef!) Programme: Pre-conference workshop on global-database construction: June 9?10, 2017 Conference: June 11?14, 2017 Post-conference field trip across the Mount-Isa Terrane (W Queensland): June 16?21, 2017 Abstract submission due on March 30th, 2017. Detailed information in the Second Circular: http://geodynamics.curtin.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2017/01/Rodinia-2017-Second-Circular.pdf or on http://geodynamics.curtin.edu.au/rodinia-2017/ We look forward to seeing you in Queensland! Best wishes, Peter Betts (Monash University) Zheng-Xiang Li (Curtin University) Amaury Pourteau (Curtin University) Amaury Pourteau Research Fellow | Dpt. of Applied Geology Curtin University Phone | +61 449 891 914 Skype | amaury.pourteau Email | amaury.pourteau at curtin.edu.au Web | http://geodynamics.curtin.edu.au/, http://tiger.curtin.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From c.p.conrad at geo.uio.no Wed Jan 25 19:50:47 2017 From: c.p.conrad at geo.uio.no (Clinton Phillips Conrad) Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 08:50:47 +0000 Subject: [Geodynamics] PhD position in Mantle Geodynamics at the University of Oslo Message-ID: Hi Colleagues, The Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics in Oslo, Norway, is advertising for a PhD position in Mantle Geodynamics. Please share this announcement with candidates that you think might be interested. More details are below, but here is the official announcement, with a link for submitting an application: http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1779161/97031?iso=no Please note that the application deadline is March 1st, 2017. The starting date must be before October 1st, 2017. For questions or to express interest, please contact Clint Conrad: c.p.conrad at geo.uio.no Thanks, Clint Conrad ---------------------------------------------- Clint Conrad Professor Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics (CEED) University of Oslo c.p.conrad at geo.uio.no ---------------------------------------------- Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics (CEED) PhD Research Fellowship in Mantle Geodynamics A position as PhD Research fellow is available at the Centre of Earth Evolution and Dynamics (CEED), Department of Geosciences. If the successful candidate has a good knowledge of one Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish), the fellowship will be for a period of 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work (teaching responsibilities at the Department). Otherwise, the fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with no compulsory work. Starting date must be before 01.10.2017. No one can be appointed for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution. Job/ project description: Hydrated minerals within Earth's mantle contain a volume of water that exceeds that of the surface oceans. This water, which may be unevenly distributed within the mantle, decreases the viscosity of mantle rocks and thus may affect patterns of mantle flow. This project will use numerical models of mantle flow to examine the impact of mantle water on Earth's evolution across geologic time. In particular, the models will be used to examine and evaluate the role of water on mantle flow patterns, the supercontinental cycle, Earth's thermal evolution, and sea level change. Requirements qualifications: Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in physics, geophysics, or a related field. Applicants must have some prior experience using computer modeling and/or data analysis techniques to solve a scientific research problem. They also should have some experience presenting research results in both written and oral formats. Desired (but not required) qualifications include familiarity with geodynamic processes and geophysical datasets, the use and development of numerical modeling codes for mantle dynamics applications, and the successful publication of past research. General qualifications: The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. Candidates without a Master's degree have until 30 June, 2017 to complete the final exam for a Master's degree. The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see: Doctoral degree and PhD Doctoral degree: PhD in Mathematics and Natural Sciences A good command of English is required. Salary: Position code 1017, Pay grade: NOK 432 700 ? 489 300 per year. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: