PHD POSITION

PhD Studentship: Deciphering the Formation, Emplacement, and Ore-Forming Processes…

Deadline: 16 Dec 2026 · 34 days left

Institution: University of East Anglia
Country: United Kingdom
Field: Earth, environment and agriculture
Type: PhD position
Pay: £21,805 p.a.
Deadline: 16 Dec 2026 · 34 days left

About this position

Scientific background: Anorthosites represent one of the most unique and widely debated rock formations in Earth's crust. They are characterised by their almost monomineralic plagioclase composition, making them unusual among intrusive bodies. These rocks have been central to advancing our understanding of the formation of the Earth's Moon and potentially other planetary bodies. However, the origin of their monomineralic nature remains contentious, with no clear consensus regarding their source (mantle versus crust), tectonic setting, or emplacement mechanisms. Beyond their scientific signific

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Official call: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DTJ330/phd-studentship-deciphering-the-formation-emplacement-and-ore-forming-processes-of-the-rogaland-anorthosite-complex-norway

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