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| Title | Testing multiscale structural controls on gold mineralisation in the Yilgarn Craton: what really matters? |
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| Course | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Project opportunity | Testing multiscale structural controls on gold mineralisation in the Yilgarn Craton: what really matters? |
| Description | The Yilgarn Craton in Western Australia is one of the world's premier regions for gold mineralisation. Using new geophysical and regional geochemical data this project will develop new knowledge of the crust and uppermost mantle of the Yilgarn Craton. Lithospheric structure in the region will be analyzed to identify potential trans-lithospheric structures, and apply extensive quantitative analysis to define how deep-seated faults control gold mineralization. |
| Keywords | Mineralisation, Structure, Gold, Yilgarn |
| Opportunity status | Opening soon |
| Open date | 02 Mar 2026 |
| Close date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Research area | Earth Sciences |
| Citizenship status | Domestic |
| International | |
| Enrolment status | Future student |
| How to apply | Interested applicants must contact Dr Alan Aitken in the first instance. EOIs must contain a covering letter, resume, details of relevant academic background. Applications from parties who have not contaced Dr Aitken will not be progressed. |
| Contact | A/Prof Alan Aitken: alan.aitken@uwa.edu.au (Project Supervisor) Dr Quentin Masurel: quentin.masurel@uwa.edu.au (Yilgarn2030 Leader) |
| Scholarship details | |
| Scholarship type | Stipend scholarship |
| Scholarship value | AUD $38,110pa (2026 rate + 3% indexation) |
| School | School of Earth and Oceans |
| Course type | Doctorates |