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

• Geochemical and lithological characterization of potential protoliths for granitic magmatism
• Mineral characterisation using a range of analytical methods (e.g., EPMA, LAICP-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

• 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

• 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"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-applicationsystem: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=78985