Postdoctoral Fellow, Critical Minerals & Geochemistry

Times Higher Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

Adelaide University invites applications for a 2.5-year postdoctoral research position in Earth Sciences focused on Rare Earth Elements (REE) mobilisation and concentration in weathering environments. The role offers access to advanced material characterisation and isotope facilities and collaboration with CSIRO and ARC Centre partners.

The successful candidate will contribute to geologic, geochemical and isotope studies, publish findings, and participate in regional mapping projects while

Qualifications

• PhD in geology or geochemistry.
• Experience in economic geology, geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology or critical zone geology.
• Strong publication and presentation record.
• Experience in field and analytical laboratory environments.
• Ability to build collaborations between university, industry and government.

Responsibilities

• Join Earth Sciences at Adelaide University as part of the Australian Critical Minerals Research Centre.
• Conduct geologic, geochemical and leachability testing on REE-rich regolith systems.
• Develop and apply isotope and sensing methods to track mineralisation processes and contribute to regional prospectivity mapping.

Skills

PhD in geology or geochemistry

Research publication record

Field and analytical laboratory work

Collaborations with university, govt,/

Education

PhD in geology or geochemistry

Job description

Adelaide University invites applications for a 2.5-year postdoctoral research position in Earth Sciences focused on Rare Earth Elements (REE) mobilisation and concentration in weathering environments. The role offers access to advanced material characterisation and isotope facilities and collaboration with CSIRO and ARC Centre partners.

The successful candidate will contribute to geologic, geochemical and isotope studies, publish findings, and participate in regional mapping projects while