Postdoc: Geology & Geochemistry in Critical Minerals

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in geology or geochemistry to study REE, Th, and U mineralization. The role uses LA-ICP-MS and microanalytical tools to map mineral deportment in deposits and tailings.

Fieldwork includes surface sampling and drill core at the M³ Laboratory in Idaho Falls, with a 9x80 schedule and every other Friday off. The candidate will work with Dr.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geology or Geochemistry required and must be completed by appointment start; strong background in economic geology and mineralogy.
• Hands-on LA-ICP-MS experience including sample prep, instrument tuning, and data reduction with standard references.
• Experience with mineral deportment analysis, petrography, SEM/EDS, and bulk geochemistry.
• Experience planning or conducting field studies and drill core sampling.
• Ability to analyze and interpret geological data using software and to synthesize findings into coherent conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct geological and geochemical field studies and sample collection.
• Characterize samples using XRD, petrography, electron probe, LA-ICP-MS analysis, and mapping.
• Develop deposit-wide elemental deportment models to guide beneficiation design.
• Publish manuscripts and present results at national and international venues.
• Contribute to invention disclosures and development of follow-on proposals.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Geology or Geochemistry

Tools

LA-ICP-MS

Iolite

LADR

Glitter

QEMSCAN

MLA

TIM A

IoGAS

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in geology or geochemistry to study REE, Th, and U mineralization. The role uses LA-ICP-MS and microanalytical tools to map mineral deportment in deposits and tailings.

Fieldwork includes surface sampling and drill core at the M³ Laboratory in Idaho Falls, with a 9x80 schedule and every other Friday off. The candidate will work with Dr.