Remote Exploration Geochemist: Target Discovery & Analytics

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first team

Home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Exploration Geochemist to join its fully remote team. You will design geochemical surveys, analyze complex datasets, and interpret results to guide mineral exploration targets, collaborating with geologists and other specialists in a virtual setting.

The role requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in Geochemistry (or related Earth Science) and at least six years of experience in exploration geochemistry, with expertise in multi-element data interpretation and

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Geology, or related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in exploration geochemistry, focusing on mineral deposit targeting.
• Proven expertise in interpreting multi-element geochemical data from various media.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage geochemical exploration programs, including sampling strategies.
• Analyze and interpret large geochemical datasets from stream sediment, soil, rock chip, and whole-rock analyses.
• Develop and apply multivariate statistical techniques to identify targets.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological mapping and geophysics to build models.
• Prepare geochemical reports, maps, and presentations for internal review.

Skills

Geochemistry

Data interpretation

Python scripting

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Geochemistry

Earth Science discipline

Tools

ioGAS

GDM

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Exploration Geochemist to join its fully remote team. You will design geochemical surveys, analyze complex datasets, and interpret results to guide mineral exploration targets, collaborating with geologists and other specialists in a virtual setting.

The role requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in Geochemistry (or related Earth Science) and at least six years of experience in exploration geochemistry, with expertise in multi-element data interpretation and