We seek a highly motivated candidate with the following skills:

- 1st, high 2.1 or masters degree (or equivalent) in geology/ petroleum geoscience
- good background in sedimentology and stratigraphic principles, ideally having conducted similar projects at undergraduate or master level
- knowledge of carbonate depositional systems
- ability to conduct extensive field work in rural Morocco.
- Independent worker with good organizational skills
- team working skills, with ability to integrate with other team members and industry partners
- knowledge of French and/or Arabic is an advantage

Full scholarship: 3.5 years funding, includes all fees, living allowance and field expenses.

Application: please apply online at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how‐to-­apply/ quoting this PhD advert and the lead supervisor Dr Stefan Schroeder. For additional details please email stefan.schroeder@manchester.ac.uk.

Applications should be submitted by November 17th 2014. Selected candidates will be called for interview in early December.

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