Special Call for IODP Expedition 371 (Lord Howe Rise) – Applications due 7 Nov
Dear colleagues
We called for applications for IODP Expedition 371 earlier this year, and the highly ranked applicants are now being considered for the expedition by the co-chief scientists, one of whom is Rupert Sutherland of Victoria University Wellington. It is now apparent that there is a clear lack of highly experienced scientists in three areas: Sedimentology, Cenozoic calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy, and Cenozoic radiolarian biostratigraphy. For shipboard scientist responsibilities see http://iodp.tamu.edu/participants/scientist_jobs.html.
Accordingly, a special call is being made for applications to fill these positions, with a deadline of November 7, 2016. This is a wonderful opportunity for suitable ANZIC scientists to join Expedition 371, which will sail from 27 July to 26 September 2017. The chance of an excellent applicant being accepted is clearly high, as a clear lack of expertise has been identified. For the sedimentological position, experience of shipboard core analysis, and ideally ODP/IODP experience, would clearly be an advantage. For the other two positions this is not really a factor.
Brief outline: The Tasman Frontier expedition (based on IODP Proposals 832-Full2, https://iodp.tamu.edu/scienceops/precruise/tasman/832-Full2.pdf, and 832-Add) will investigate the Eocene Tonga-Kermadec (TK) subduction initiation (SI) and evaluate whether a period of high-amplitude long-wavelength compression led to initiation of TK subduction or determine if alternative geodynamic models were involved. Core and log data from boreholes in the Norfolk Ridge, New Caledonia Trough, Lord Howe Rise and Tasman abyssal plain will provide constraints on seismic stratigraphic interpretations and the timing and length scale of deformation and uplift associated with the largest known global SI event and change in plate motion. The Paleogene and Neogene sediments will also constrain paleoceanographic changes caused by SI as well as tropical and polar climatic teleconnections and the transition from greenhouse to icehouse climate states in a region with large meridional variations in surface water properties in a strategic ‘Southern Ocean Gateway’ setting.
Applications are due by 7 Nov. Please contact Virginia Toy for more information.
Call for applications to make use of the R.V. Falkor
Dear colleagues
This is a call for expressions of interest for expeditions on the very well equipped R.V. Falkor: “Our select collaborators are provided with free access to the research vessel Falkor, its on-board research facilities and equipment, and associated expert technical, operational, and informational support.” Mike Coffin made good use of this vessel not so long ago.
This is a great opportunity to potentially get access to an excellent R.V. in 2019, with an interesting set of capabilities. The link provides a lot more information.
Think about forming a group to put in an application!
Cheers Neville
[“Schmidt Ocean Institute”]
Call for Expressions of Interest
Dear Colleague:
We are pleased to announce that Schmidt Ocean Institute has opened its annual call for Expressions of Interest in collaborative oceanographic research and technology development. Further details and submission guidelines are available at the following link: Schmidt Ocean Institute – Expressions of Interest in collaborative research cruises on R/V Falkor in 2019.
Submissions will be accepted through December 4, 2016. Should you have any questions about the SOI proposal process, kindly email your question to proposals@schmidtocean.org. Please feel free to forward this information to any your interested colleagues.
Thank you.
Schmidt Ocean Institute
See: http://schmidtocean.org/technology/robotic-platforms/4500-m-remotely-operated-vehicle-rov/
and http://schmidtocean.org/rv-falkor/ship-specifications/
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