[Geolalumni] Fw: Help in circulating a note on an available PhD opportunity in Igneous Geochemistry/Petrology

[Jackie Caplan-Auerbach]

See below for a super interesting Ph.D. opportunity!


Jackie Caplan-Auerbach (she/her)
Professor, Geology Department
Associate Dean, College of Science and Engineering
Western Washington University
516 High St., MS 9080
Bellingham, WA 98225
tel:  360-650-4153 (Geology); 360-650-6400 (CSE)
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From: Rooney, Tyrone <rooneyt at msu.edu>
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 4:30 AM
To: Jackie Caplan-Auerbach <caplanj at wwu.edu>
Subject: Help in circulating a note on an available PhD opportunity in Igneous Geochemistry/Petrology

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Dear Dr. Caplan-Auerbach,

I am seeking a PhD student and would appreciate your assistance in circulating the opportunity at WWU. Could you circulate the text below in your department? Thank you in advance!
Tyrone


Are you interested in exploring the role of the lithospheric mantle and magmatism in the evolution of rifted margins? Do you want to work with lavas and mantle xenoliths from the South Atlantic margin and use isotopic, major and trace element analyses to address fundamental questions in geodynamics? Do you have a strong background in geochemistry or petrology and a passion for research?
If you answered yes to these questions, then you might be the perfect candidate for a PhD position in the geochemistry group at Michigan State University. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic student to join our project funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) on “The role of the lithospheric mantle in the evolution of rifted margins: A case study from the South Atlantic”. The project is led by Tyrone Rooney, a professor of geochemistry and geodynamics at MSU.
As a PhD student in this project, you will have the opportunity to:

  1.  Perform laboratory analyses of the samples using state-of-the-art facilities at MSU, which include an isotopic clean lab, laser ablation ICP-MS, and a new WD-XRF.
  2.  Interpret the data and develop models to understand the origin and evolution of magmatism and lithospheric mantle along the South Atlantic margin
  3.  Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers from MSU and other institutions
  4.  Present your results at national and international conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed journals
  5.  Receive training and mentoring in research skills, academic writing, teaching, and outreach
  6.  Mentor undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in research projects

The position is available starting from Summer/Fall 2025. The ideal candidate should have either strong undergraduate research experience in geochemistry/petrology or master’s degree or equivalent in geology, geochemistry, or a related field. Experience with geochemical/analytical methods, or numerical modeling is desirable but not required. Applicants should also have excellent communication skills in English and a willingness to learn new techniques and work in a team. The geochemistry research group is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our research group has a long history of undergraduate and graduate research and mentoring, and a strong track record of supporting LGBTQ+ persons and other underrepresented groups in their academic and professional development.
If you are interested in the project or want to learn more about it – please contact Tyrone Rooney (rooneyt at msu.edu).



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Tyrone Rooney,
Professor,
Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
Michigan State University,
288 Farm Lane, Room 206,
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
https://sites.google.com/msu.edu/geochemistry<https://sites.google.com/msu.edu/geochemistry/home>

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