PhD in Geophysics

RIFT-2-DRIFT : From continental rift to oceanic drift: constraining the initiation of spreading ridges/nThe RIFT-2-DRIFT project seeks to identify, map and characterize the formation of an oceanic ridge./nThe main objectives are: (1) constrain the final separation of continental lithosphere, (2) provide a definition to the ‘breakup’ stage in the Wilson Cycle together with a mapping toolbox, (3) characterize the initiation of an oceanic spreading centre./nFor this project, the NTNU Department of Geosciences is looking for a highly motivated, independent geo-scientist for a full-time three-year PhD student position on the topic./nThe PhD candidate will have to work with seismic reflection interpretation (2D regional and 3D blocks), potential field modelling, and plate reconstructions./nThe total duration of the Ph.D. position is three years, starting by August 1st 2026./nThe PhD candidate will be based in the Geology & Geophysics team at the Department of Geosciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) based in Trondheim, Norway. Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.