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 UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

 DEPARTMENTS OF GEOGRAPHICAL
       AND GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES

       Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Micropalaeontology of saltmarsh sediments: testing new methodologies
for high-precision sea-level records

Rates of sea-level change in the North Atlantic are currently more
rapid than they have been for the past 5000 years. There is much
debate over whether and to what degree this is the result of global
warming. In addition, although ocean dynamics are an important
component of the global climate system, the relationship with regional
climate and sea level is poorly understood. An important element in
resolving these issues is the establishment of high resolution
sea-level records. This project aims to combine various
micropalaeontological techniques to  develop a new approach to
high-precision reconstruction of sea-level change.

This is a 12 month appointment starting between 16 Sept and 31 Dec
1996. You must have experience in Quaternary micropalaeontology with
expertise in one of the following microfossil groups: foraminifera,
pollen, testate amoebae.  Knowledge of Holocene sea-level change,
field sampling and survey techniques is preferred. You must have
completed a PhD in a relevant field. Salary will be on the University
Research Fellow Scale (stlg13,834-18,196 pa) depending on experience and
qualifications.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Roland Gehrels
(01752-233079, Email, WRGehrels@Plymouth.AC.UK) or Prof Malcolm Hart
(01752-232156, MHart@Plymouth.AC.UK)

Closing date: 23 August 1996

Send cv with the names and addresses of two referees to Science
Faculty Office, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK.

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Dr W Roland Gehrels
Dept of Geographical Sciences
Univ of Plymouth
Plymouth PL4 8AA
United Kingdom
tel (44) (0)1752-233079 (direct line) or 233053 (dept office)
fax (44) (0)1752-233054
email wrgehrels@plymouth.ac.uk
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Norman MacLeod
Micropalaeontological Research
N.MacLeod@nhm.ac.uk (Internet)
N.MacLeod@uk.ac.nhm (Janet)

Address: Dept. of Palaeontology, The Natural History Museum,
         Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

Office Phone: 0171-938-9006
Dept. FAX:  0171-938-9277
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