[Aqualist] PhD Studentship at University of Auckland

[Paul Augustinus]

Dear Tim
I would be grateful if you could advertise the following PhD 
studentship on AQUALIST:

PhD Studentship Available at in the School of Geography, Geology and 
Environmental Science at The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Project: 	High resolution Multi-proxy Paleoclimate Analysis of New 
Zealand Maar Lake Sediment Records Spanning the Last Two Millenia

Funding is available for a PhD studentship tied to a funded research 
programme at the University of Auckland. The PhD project will form a 
part of a multi-proxy study of high resolution paleoclimate records 
from New Zealand contained in the maar crater lakes from Auckland, 
Kauri (Agathis australis) tree-rings and speleothems. In each case the 
approach is to assemble a reliable data set and then use transfer 
functions to translate the results into meaningful climatic parameters.

The PhD project will focus on high-resolution multi-proxy examination 
of maar lake sediment sequences from Auckland, New Zealand that span 
the last 2000 years. The records can be analysed using a range of 
geochemical and/or paleoecological approaches so that it may be 
possible to tailor the project to the interests and background of the 
successful applicant. The maar lake analyses could include chronology 
refinement and a range of biological and geochemical proxies of change 
such as:

?	Elemental and isotopic geochemistry of sediment organic matter (i.e., 
C, N, S, ?13C, ?15N, ?D)
?	Diatom/chironomid analysis in combination with oxygen isotope 
analysis of lake sediment cellulose/biogenic silica
?	Improving the chronology of the records (AMS 14C, tephrochronology, 
laminae counts)

These high resolution records will then be compared with Kauri (Agathis 
australis)  tree ring-based paleoENSO records that span much of this 
time period at annual resolution.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have or expect to obtain a strong first or upper second 
class degree in geology, geography, environmental science or a related 
natural science subject. A recognised Masters degree in a relevant 
subject would be an advantage, as would previous training in a relevant 
area of the Quaternary sciences such as paleolimnology, sediment 
geochemistry or paleoecology. The living stipend is NZ$25,000 tax-free 
and applicable tuition fees will be paid from the grant.

Please contact me directly if you have any questions about the PhD 
project and scholarship. Applicants for the PhD scholarship should send 
a copy of their curriculum vitae, including the names and contact 
details of at least 2 referees to:
  Paul Augustinus (p.augustinus at auckland.ac.nz), School of Geography, 
Geology and Environmental Science,  The University of Auckland, 
Auckland, New Zealand.

Further information regarding postgraduate study at The University of 
Auckland can be found at: 
http://www.postgrad.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/postgradstudents/




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