[Aqualist] PhD position in Trapped charge dating/ Quaternary fault dynamics

[Kat Fitzsimmons]

Dear colleagues
Please find below an exciting PhD opportunity in beautiful Lausanne,
Switzerland. Please pass this on to any promising young candidates!

Dear All,

I'm pleased to advertise a 4-year PhD position at the Institute of Earth
Surface Dynamics (IDYST), University of Lausanne, within the SNSF-funded
project 'Capturing Quakes in Quartz and Feldspars'.
The PhD project focuses on applying trapped charge dating (luminescence and
Electron Spin Resonance) to investigate Quaternary fault dynamics along the
Himalayan Main Frontal Thrust (India).

The successful PhD candidate will join a diverse and dynamic group of
geoscientists in the Interactions between Climate and Earth surface
processes (ICE) research group at IDYST. The position offers the
opportunity to contribute towards methodological development as well as
application of trapped charge dating methods in the field of
palaeoseismology, along with exciting opportunities for fieldwork, and
interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application deadline: 20 January 2026
Start date: 01.04.2026 (latest August 2026)
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Applications must be submitted via the UNIL website: Link

I would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with interested
students or contacts who may be a good fit. I would be happy to answer any
questions related to this position (aditikrishna.dave at unil.ch).

Best wishes and happy holidays,
Aditi
K

Kathryn Fitzsimmons (she/her
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Associate Professor of Physical Geography
School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment
Monash University
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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Aditi Krishna Dave <aditikrishna.dave at unil.ch>
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2025, 20:56
Subject: PhD position in Trapped charge dating/ Quaternary fault dynamics
To: Aditi Krishna Dave <aditikrishna.dave at unil.ch>


Dear All,

I'm pleased to advertise a *4-year PhD position* at the Institute of Earth
Surface Dynamics (IDYST), University of Lausanne, within the SNSF-funded
project *'Capturing Quakes in Quartz and Feldspars'*.
The PhD project focuses on applying trapped charge dating (luminescence and
Electron Spin Resonance) to investigate Quaternary fault dynamics along the
Himalayan Main Frontal Thrust (India).

The successful PhD candidate will join a diverse and dynamic group of
geoscientists in the *Interactions between Climate and Earth surface
processes* (ICE) research group at IDYST. The position offers the
opportunity to contribute towards methodological development as well as
application of trapped charge dating methods in the field of
palaeoseismology, along with exciting opportunities for fieldwork, and
interdisciplinary collaboration.


   - *Application deadline:* *20 January 2026*
   - Start date: 01.04.2026 (latest August 2026)
   - Location: Lausanne, Switzerland


*Applications must be submitted via the UNIL website:* Link
<https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=universitdP&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=en%5fUS&career_job_req_id=22612>

I would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with interested
students or contacts who may be a good fit. I would be happy to answer any
questions related to this position (aditikrishna.dave at unil.ch).

Best wishes and happy holidays,
Aditi

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Dr. Aditi K. Dave
Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics
University of Lausanne