Greenhouse-icehouse transitions: testing the use of oxygen isotopes in
associated mammal tooth phosphate and freshwater carbonate as an
Eocene-Oligocene climate proxy

PI's Dr. D. Mattey, Dr. M Collinson (Royal Holloway) and Dr. J. Hooker
(Natural History Museum)

Position available immediately for a PhD graduate to carry out research
using novel laser fluorination techniques to obtain oxygen isotope data for
fossil mammal teeth. The objective of the project is to test whether
inferred isotope compositions of lacustrine and meteoric water environments
permit traditional stable isotope thermometers to track continental
temperature change through the Eocene-Oligocene transition.

We seek applicants with research interests in global change and Earth
history who have a background in geochemistry, palaeobiology, palaeoclimate
reconstruction  or palaeoenvironmental analysis. The ideal candidate will
have expertise in stable isotope analysis and/or low temperature
geochemistry.

The position offers the opportunity for fieldwork and to work and use
facilities in both the University and the Natural History Museum. Training
in key skills will be provided where necessary to include laser
fluorination techniques, mammal dentition and the recognition and study of
relevant fossils.

Post is NERC funded for 3 years

PLEASE SEE ADVERTISMENT IN CURRENT ISSUE OF NATURE FOR APPLICATION DETAILS

Dave Mattey

Geology Dept, Royal Holloway College, University of London, Egham Hill,
Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX

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