Postdoc: Sedimentology & Biogeochemistry for Mineral Systems

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate / Research Fellow in Sedimentology and Biogeochemistry at the QuESt Lab, located on the Camperdown Campus. You will advance EarthLab’s sedimentary mineral systems research, focusing on sediment-hosted copper deposits, in partnership with industry.

Applicants should hold a PhD (or near completion) and demonstrate strong publication output, Python coding ability, and experience with geospatial datasets and

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in sedimentology, sedimentary geochemistry, biogeochemistry, sedimentary-hosted mineral deposits or related discipline.
• Expertise in at least two of the following areas: sedimentology, sedimentary geochemistry, biogeochemistry, sedimentary-hosted mineral deposits or geospatial data analysis.
• Proficiency in scientific programming using Python or similar languages, or demonstrated ability to rapidly develop coding capability.
• A strong publication record relative to career stage in relevant research fields.
• Expertise in landscape evolution modelling and/or biogeochemical modelling using open-source tools will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with QuESt Lab researchers and BHP Exploration teams to advance mineral systems research.
• Develop and apply innovative approaches to sedimentological and biogeochemical investigations.
• Contribute to modelling sedimentary copper systems and Earth surface processes.
• Analyse and interpret large-scale geospatial and geochemical datasets.
• Publish high-quality research outcomes in leading international journals.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate student research projects where appropriate.

Skills

Python programming

Geospatial data analysis

Sedimentology knowledge

Biogeochemistry understanding

Education

PhD in sedimentology or related field

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate / Research Fellow in Sedimentology and Biogeochemistry at the QuESt Lab, located on the Camperdown Campus. You will advance EarthLab’s sedimentary mineral systems research, focusing on sediment-hosted copper deposits, in partnership with industry.

Applicants should hold a PhD (or near completion) and demonstrate strong publication output, Python coding ability, and experience with geospatial datasets and