Economic Geology Postdoc — Field & Lab Research Fellow

Missouri S&T; Lecoma (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Earth Sciences and Engineering at Missouri S&T invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in Economic Geology to begin in spring or fall 2027. The candidate will work with Dr. David Borrok on experimental and field investigations and characterization of mineral deposits.

The role includes writing manuscripts, presenting papers, and opportunities to write grant proposals and collaborate on funded projects.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include laboratory experience, work with ICP and/or other rock and mineral characterization instrumentation and a strong background in geosciences, including geochemistry and economic geology.
• Preferred qualifications include industry experience, mapping and application of remote sensing data.
• A Ph.D. in geosciences or a closely related field at the time of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Write manuscripts and present scientific papers.
• Opportunity to write grant proposals and serve as collaborators on funded research projects.
• Collaborate on experimental and field investigations of mineral deposits.

Skills

Geochemistry

Economic geology

Laboratory experience

Education

Ph.D. in geosciences or closely related field

Tools

ICP

Rock and mineral characterization instrumentation

Job description

The Department of Earth Sciences and Engineering at Missouri S&T invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in Economic Geology to begin in spring or fall 2027. The candidate will work with Dr. David Borrok on experimental and field investigations and characterization of mineral deposits.

The role includes writing manuscripts, presenting papers, and opportunities to write grant proposals and collaborate on funded projects.