Amy Gough

PhD opportunity at Heriot-Watt University with Amy Gough , Assistant Professor in Geoscience and Head of the Southeast Asia Research Group (SEARG), based in Edinburgh, UK. The project is titled “Sundaland Reimagined: The Reconstruction of a Lost Cenozoic Continent” and focuses on reconstructing the evolution of Sundaland over the last 65 million years . This is a research-intensive PhD in Earth Science / Geology with strong links to tectonics , sedimentary provenance , palaeogeography , and data science . Research activities include working with legacy published geological datasets, collecting new samples during fieldwork in Southeast Asia, and building palaeogeographic reconstructions using GPlates . The wider SEARG group studies the tectonic development and geological history of Southeast Asia through field- and laboratory-based research, with collaborations across UK and Southeast Asian universities and institutions. Funding: the position covers UK (Home) fees only and includes a UKRI-matched stipend . International fees are not covered. Eligibility / fit: ideal for applicants interested in geological reconstruction, regional tectonics, source-to-sink systems, and Earth system questions. Fieldwork in Southeast Asia is part of the project. Deadline: Friday 26 June 2026. Start date: September 2026. How to apply: email [email protected] with your CV and a short note about your background, or contact Amy Gough via LinkedIn for more information.