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The institute invites applications for two positions for

Junior researchers (f/m/d)
to develop a metallogenetic model for the Eastern Erzgebirge in Germany

The advertised positions are both suitable either for PhD students (f/m/d) or junior postdoctoral researchers (f/m/d), and will be available from 1 October 2022. Each employment contract is limited for two years. Place of work is Freiberg. The working time amount to 39 h/week.

Scope of this project:

  • Developing a new metallogenic model for the formation of magmatic-hydrothermal Li-Sn-W and Ag-Pb-Zn greisen, skarn and vein mineralization in the Eastern portion of the Erzgebirge region
  • Acquisition of new structural and geochemical data
  • Methodological approach includes field work, structural analyses, petrography, fluid inclusion work as well as geochronology
  • Integration of new data with the results of recent research as well as historic data
  • Research is carried out in close collaboration with exploration companies in the area as well as the Geological Survey of Saxony

Your tasks at the position Structural Geology:

  • Critical evaluation of structural data and concepts available from the Eastern Erzgebirge region
  • Collection of structural data from available exposures and oriented drill core in and around known ore deposits in the study region
  • Selection of samples suitable to characterize and date relevant structural events
  • Geochronological studies
  • Data evaluation and integration
  • Contribution to a revised metallogenetic model for the Eastern Erzgebirge

Your tasks at the position Geochemistry:

  • Critical evaluation and compilation of data and concepts available for the physicochemical processes of ore formation for the Eastern Erzgebirge
  • Selection of samples of historic collections and recent drill core material, focusing on occurrences and deposits in the Eastern Erzgebirge that have not been considered in recent studies
  • Sample characterization by a combination of different methods, including: optical microscopy, XRD, µ-XRF,MLA/QEMScan, micro thermometry, Raman spectroscopy, EPMA and LA-ICP-MS, with the goal to constrain the physicochemical conditions of ore formation
  • Data evaluation and integration
  • Contribution to a revised metallogenetic model for the Eastern Erzgebirge

Your profile:

  • PhD student (f/m/d):
    • MSc degree in Earth Sciences; a MSc degree in Economic Geology will be an advantage
  • Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d):
    • PhD degree in Earth Sciences with relevant expertise in magmatic hydrothermal mineral systems
  • Both:
    • Experience in relevant analytical methods
    • Willingness and physical fitness to do fieldwork
    • Driver's license
    • Strong motivation to work in a collaborative research environment
    • Excellent communication skills in English in a professional context (presentation of research results at scientific meetings, writing of manuscripts, discussions with colleagues)

Our offer:

  • A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
  • Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
  • A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities – more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
  • The employment contract is limited to two years
  • Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
  • We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment and flexible working hours
  • Numerous company health management offerings

Kindly submit your completed application (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/​transcripts, etc.) only via our online application system.

Notice

This advert is conditional on the final approval of project funding by the Landesamt für Umwelt, Landwirtschaft und Geologie (LfULG). The employment contract can only be signed once this approval has been received.