PhD Student (f/m/d) Sources of Li, Sn and W in European Variscan Terranes

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf; Dresden; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TVöD-Bund salary

30 days holiday

Company pension (VBL)

Mobile working options

Health management offerings

Job summary

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) invites applications for a PhD Student in the Department of Analytics to investigate sources of Li, Sn and W in European Variscan Terranes. You will conduct geochemical and lithological studies, apply EPMA/XRF/LA-ICP-MS, and contribute to vectoring tool development and fieldwork in a collaborative, international setting.

The position offers a structured PhD program with a TVöD-Bund salary framework, 30 days holiday, and international networking

Qualifications

• Master/Diploma in Economic Geology, Mineralogy, Geochemistry or related field.
• Knowledge of magmatic systems and ore deposits is required.
• Field-based geological research experience is required.
• Experience with bulk and local analytical methods (XRF, EPMA, LA-ICPMS) is required.
• Modeling software experience for magmatic processes is advantageous.
• Excellent English language skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Geochemical and lithological characterization of potential protoliths for granitic magmatism.
• Mineral characterization using analytical methods (EPMA, LA-ICP-MS, etc.).
• Analyze, interpret and document mineralogical and geochemical results.
• Critically evaluate protolith contributions to ore-forming processes.
• Develop vectoring tools for exploration and research.
• Test and validate vectoring tools at field sites in the Variscan Orogen.
• Publish and present findings in scientific journals and meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Structured problem solving

Fieldwork

English communication

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Economic Geology, Mineralogy, Geochemistry or related field

Tools

XRF

EPMA

LA-ICP-MS

Job description

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

At the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), innovative technologies for the circular economy are developed to provide and use mineral and metal-bearing raw materials more efficiently and to recycle them in an environmentally friendly way.

The Department of Analytics is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) Sources of Li, Sn and W in European Variscan Terranes.

Your tasks

• Geochemical and lithological characterization of potential protoliths for granitic magmatism
• Mineral characterisation using a range of analytical methods (e.g., EPMA, LA-ICP-MS…)
• Analysis, interpretation, and documentation of mineralogical and geochemical results
• Critical evaluation of protolith contributions to ore-forming processes
• Development of vectoring tools
• Testing and validation of vectoring tools at selected field sites in the Variscan Orogen
• Publication and presentation of research findings in scientific journals and at project meetings, workshops, and conferences

Your profile

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Economic Geology, Mineralogy, Geochemistry or similar or related field
• Knowledge on magmatic systems and associated ore deposits is required
• Relevant documented experience in conducting field-based geological research is required
• Relevant experience in the use of bulk and local analytical methods (e.g., XRF, EPMA, LA-ICPMS) is required
• Experience with the use of relevant modelling software for magmatic / magmatic-hydrothermal processes will be an advantage
• Excellent team-working skills
• Ability to work in a structured and solution-oriented manner
• Ability to work in the field
• Excellent English language skills are required
• German, French or Czech language skills will be of an advantage

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
• 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)
• Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"