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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

HOLOCENE PALEOLIMNOLOGY AND PALEOCLIMATOLOGY OF THE CAUCA LAKE MS.c.-position, 2 years, starting January, 2008. The Universidad EAFIT Paleoclimatology research group, in cooperation with the University College London, University of Tokyo, University of Regina, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and the Escuela de Ingenieria de Antioquia, is investigating the paleolimnology and paleoclimatology of the Holocene laminated deposits of the Cauca Lake. For a second phase of this study we are searching for the following research participants: A MS.c. student. Professional profile: Geologist with research experience in stratigraphy, preferably in ciclostratigraphy and time series analysis in clastic successions. A MS.c. student. Professional profile: Geologist with research experience in Micropaleontology and/or Palynology with good statistical background preferably in multivariate analysis. Requirements for the MS.c. students: CV and professional title. Academic marks. Two academic references. Abstract of the research project and copies of papers (if there are any). Intermediate to high level of English, and a basic to intermediate level of Spanish. Duration and funding of the project: 2 years fully funded by the Leverhulme Trust (UK). For more information, contact Professor José Ignacio Martínez Universidad EAFIT Departamento de Geología Crr. 49 # 7 sur 50, Av. Las Vegas Medellín, Colombia jimartin@eafit.edu

PETROSTRAT LIMITED www.petrostrat.com Located in Llandudno, North Wales on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, PetroStrat Limited is a focussed consultancy group, providing specialist biostratigraphic services to the oil and gas, exploration and development industry. We recently relocated into our own purpose built offices and laboratory at the foot of Conwy Mountain. We are currently seeking to recruit a Palynologist (Ref: PS07-02) We have an exciting opportunity for a Stratigrapher/Palynologist to further expand our skilled and experienced team of 9 biostratigraphers. To complement our current skill base we are looking for a candidate with a palynological background. The role will require working within a team on a wide variety of analytical studies, including single to multi-well and reservoir to regional scale projects, both at our UK base, overseas and at the well site. The role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression within an expanding and dynamic organisation. The successful candidate will have a minimum of an MSc in an appropriate biostratigraphic discipline and previous industrial experience would be preferred. We offer a competitive benefits package, including pension. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please send your CV and covering letter (if a non-EU national, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required with your CV) quoting the reference number above to: HR Director, PetroStrat Limited, Tyldesley House, 48 Clarence Road, Llandudno, North Wales, LL30 1TW   or email: jobs@petrostrat.com

PhD Research Assistantship is available to participate in a three-year multidisciplinary investigation of fire, vegetation, and climate history in central and southern Argentina. Successful applicant should have experience with paleoecological field and lab methods and some fluency in Spanish. Starting date is negotiable. For more information, contact Cathy Whitlock, Dept Earth Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717 USA (whitlock@montana.edu). Project description is available at http://www.montana.edu/paleoecology/

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