Overview
About the project
These alterations can be preserved in the carbonate rock records and can be used as paleo-environmental indicators and promote the development of microporosity. To assess the extent of microbial diagenesis, we buried consolidated sediment plugs in various lagoonal environments around the Arabian Peninsula (KSA, UAE, Oman) and recovered them after one year. This Quantifying Microbial Diagenesis in Shallow Marine Carbonate Sediment Using Ct-scan (Internship) offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) aims to compare the pre- and post-burial CT scan models of the plugs quantitatively to identify potential microbial alterations. SEM, BS-SEM, and thin section imaging are also envisaged. For this project, we are seeking for a motivated student or recent graduate with a strong background in geomodelling/geodata science and/or carbonate sedimentology.
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- Post-processing and analysis of differential 3D CT-scans models and petrographic images showing microbial-related diagenetic features
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Students can choose their own start and end dates as the program runs across the year
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English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcript(s) in English from current and previous institutions
- Letter of Recommendation from faculty member in field of study
- Valid Passport(with six months validity)
- CV - Summary of your career, qualifications and education.
- Statement of Purpose-Explain your motivation to become a VSRP intern
Recommended student academic & research background
- geomodeling / geodata
- sedimentology
- carbonate
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 days. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 days.
This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Living costs for Thuwal
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.