Postdoctoral Fellow, Critical Minerals Research

University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a 2.5-year postdoctoral research position in Earth Sciences, focused on Rare Earth Elements mobilization and concentration in weathering environments. The role is based at City East Campus and located within the Australian Critical Minerals Research Centre.

You will access advanced material characterisation and geochemical facilities, collaborate with AU, CSIRO and ARC Centre partners, and contribute to regional/national scale prospectivity

Qualifications

• PhD in geology or geochemistry required.
• Experience in economics geology, geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology, or critical zone geology preferred.
• Strong communication with publication/presentation record.

Responsibilities

• Lead postdoctoral research on REE mobilization in weathering environments.
• Conduct geologic, geochemical, and leachability testing on REE-rich regolith systems.
• Collaborate with university, CSIRO and ARC Centre partners; contribute to regional/national prospectivity mapping.

Skills

Strong communication

Field experience

Laboratory experience

Collaborations

Education

PhD in geology or geochemistry

Job description

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a 2.5-year postdoctoral research position in Earth Sciences, focused on Rare Earth Elements mobilization and concentration in weathering environments. The role is based at City East Campus and located within the Australian Critical Minerals Research Centre.

You will access advanced material characterisation and geochemical facilities, collaborate with AU, CSIRO and ARC Centre partners, and contribute to regional/national scale prospectivity