PhD Student (f/m/d) Li, Sn, and W transport and enrichment in Variscan mineral systems

• Investigation of the structural setting of known magmatic / magmatichydrothermal Li, Sn and W deposits in the Variscan Orogen
• Identification of structural controls on ore-forming processes
• Study of petrological constraints on alteration and mineralization processes
• Modelling of metal transport by hydrothermal fluids and fluid-rock interaction
• Analysis, interpretation, and documentation of results
• Development and test of vectoring tools towards ore bodies
• 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 Geology, Structural Geology, Economic Geology, Geochemistry, Mineralogy or related field
• Relevant experience in magmatic- and magmatic-hydrothermal mineral systems and in field-based geological studies
• In-depth knowledge of structural geology
• Knowledge of modelling techniques for fluid-rock interaction and magmatic 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
• Driving license will be an advantage
• Excellent English language skills are required
• German, French or Czech language skills will be 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=78986