Postdoctoral Fellow in Geology - Gander, Newfoundland, Canada

European Geosciences Union e.V.; Gander; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research center is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Geology to explore the structural controls and stratigraphy of the Davidsville Group in Newfoundland. This exciting role involves detailed geochemical mapping and supervision of students, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to significant mineral exploration research. The position promises collaboration with a leading research team and the chance to develop skills for future careers in academia or industry. If you're passionate about geology and eager to make impactful contributions, this role could be your next great adventure.

Qualifications

• Strong background in structural geology with peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in mapping and supervising MSc students is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed mapping and core logging to elucidate mineralization controls.
• Supervise MSc students and contribute to understanding vein formation.

Skills

Geochemistry

Structural Geology

Mapping

Core Logging

Detrital Zircon Geochronology

Education

PhD in Geology

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow in Geology - Gander, Newfoundland, Canada

Employer: Mineral Exploration Research Centre, Laurentian University

Located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, Laurentian University’s Harquail School of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC) are renowned for innovative research and teaching in a collegial, tri-cultural environment. Laurentian consistently ranks among the top primarily undergraduate universities in Canada for research income and intensity.

Research Areas:

• Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology (GMPV)
• Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Palaeontology (SSP)
• Tectonics and Structural Geology (TS)

Position Details:

• Type: Contract
• Level: Experienced
• Salary: CAD 70,000-80,000 annually (approx. EUR 44,000-51,000)
• Required Education: PhD
• Application Deadline: Open until filled
• Posted: 8 May 2025

Project Title: Constraining the structural control, stratigraphy, and geochronology of the Davidsville Group at the Appleton Fault zone, NL

Description

In partnership with New Found Gold Corp., MERC is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to commence in June 2025 for a two-year research project. The project focuses on the structural controls, stratigraphy, and geochronology of the Davidsville Group at the Appleton Fault zone, Newfoundland and Labrador, which hosts significant gold mineralization.

The candidate will engage in detailed mapping, core logging, geochemistry, and detrital zircon geochronology to elucidate regional structures and mineralization controls. The role includes field supervision of MSc students and contributions to understanding vein formation in orogenic gold deposits.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural geology, peer-reviewed publication record, and experience in mapping and student supervision is advantageous.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to mineral exploration research, develop skills for careers in academia, government, or industry, and collaborate with a leading research team.

Additional Information

MERC at Laurentian University conducts collaborative research on mineral deposits, exploration, and targeting, and leads Canada's Metal Earth project. New Found Gold's Queensway project spans over 1,756 km² near Gander, NL, with numerous high-grade gold zones along the Appleton Fault Zone.

The salary range is CAD 70,000-80,000 per year, with field and analytical support provided. The candidate will be co-supervised by Drs. Bruno Lafrance and Stefanie Brueckner and should be ready to start in June 2025.

Application materials should include a CV, transcripts, contact details, and three referees. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.