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Forwarded for Dr Roland Gehrels, University of Plymouth. University of Plymouth (UK) Department of Geographical Sciences PhD studentship HOLOCENE SEA-LEVEL CHANGES IN SOUTHWEST BRITAIN Director of Study: Dr Roland Gehrels Second supervisor: Dr Dan Charman Other Participant: Dr Helen Roe, PDRA The aim of this project is to establish a continuous record of Holocene sea-level change for the south Devon coast. Methods include the micropalaeontological analyses of peats, applying the integrated use of foraminifera, testate amoebae and diatoms as a tool for reconstructing sea-level changes. The student will collect modern samples from a range of saltmarsh and coastal freshwater habitats to establish the factors that determine distributions of the three types of micro-organisms. The methodology will then be applied to cores to produce sea-level records that span the Holocene. The salary is stlg5,510 p.a. with an additional allowance for research expenses. Applications are invited from candidates holding first class or good upper second class honours degrees in Geography/Ecology/Geology or allied disciplines. You must have experience in Quaternary micropalaeontology with expertise in one of the following microfossil groups: foraminifera, diatoms, testate amoebae. Knowledge of Holocene sea-level change, field sampling and survey techniques is preferred. Additional information is available at the Faculty of Science web site: http://www.science.plym.ac.uk/ Application forms (please quote code number SG71) may be obtained from: Faculty of Science University of Plymouth Drake Circus PLYMOUTH Devon, PL4 8AA Tel: 44-01752-232984 e-mail: scienqs@plymouth.ac.uk Completed applications should be submitted by 1st August 1997. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Roland Gehrels (Tel: 44-01752-233079; email: wrgehrels@plymouth.ac.uk) or Dr Dan Charman (Tel: 44-01752-233058; email: dcharman@plymouth.ac.uk). ***************************** 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 The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries is not "Eureka!" (I've found it!) but "that's funny..." Isaac Asimov ********************************
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