Rift-initiation in the lower to middle crust

The applicant should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Earth Sciences and have a vivid interest in structural geology, petrology and geochemistry. Some experience with fieldwork is welcome, and a flair for analytical techniques is mandatory. Enquiries regarding the specifics of the project should be directed to Prof. Marco Herwegh, marco.herwegh@unibe.ch.
 

The available positions is free to apply for, given that the following criteria defined by the EU are fulfilled by the applicant:

• All researchers recruited in a doctoral network must be Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs; i.e., be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree).
• Researchers can be of any nationality.
• Mobility Rule: at the time of recruitment by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
• The mobility rule applies to the (first) beneficiary where the researcher is recruited, and not to beneficiaries to which the researcher is sent or seconded. It is also only determined at one point in time: that of the fellow's first recruitment in the project.

The application should include (1) a motivation statement, (2) a statement of research interests, (3) a career vision, (4) a curriculum vitae, (5) academic credentials (mark sheets and degree statements), (6) a short abstract of the MSc thesis or equivalent, and (7) the names and contact details of two referees. The application should be submitted to marco.herwegh@unibe.ch as a single pdf by 15 March 2024. Start of the project is planned between June 1st and September 1st 2024 and the position is funded for 4 years.  Please note that within TALENTS, applicants can apply for a maximum of 2 PhD positions, motivating and ranking their choices.

The applicant should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Earth Sciences and have a vivid interest in structural geology, petrology and geochemistry. Some experience with fieldwork is welcome, and a flair for analytical techniques is mandatory. Enquiries regarding the specifics of the project should be directed to Prof. Marco Herwegh, marco.herwegh@unibe.ch.

The available positions is free to apply for, given that the following criteria defined by the EU are fulfilled by the applicant:

• All researchers recruited in a doctoral network must be Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs; i.e., be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree).
• Researchers can be of any nationality.
• Mobility Rule: at the time of recruitment by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
• The mobility rule applies to the (first) beneficiary where the researcher is recruited, and not to beneficiaries to which the researcher is sent or seconded. It is also only determined at one point in time: that of the fellow's first recruitment in the project.

The application should include (1) a motivation statement, (2) a statement of research interests, (3) a career vision, (4) a curriculum vitae, (5) academic credentials (mark sheets and degree statements), (6) a short abstract of the MSc thesis or equivalent, and (7) the names and contact details of two referees. The application should be submitted to marco.herwegh@unibe.ch as a single pdf by 15 March 2024. Start of the project is planned between June 1st and September 1st 2024 and the position is funded for 4 years.  Please note that within TALENTS, applicants can apply for a maximum of 2 PhD positions, motivating and ranking their choices.