The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for geosphere research. As a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres we are part of the largest scientific organization in Germany. With approximately 1,500 employees our key mission is to secure a profound understanding of the systems and processes of solid Earth, to develop strategies and options for action in addressing global change and its impacts on a regional level, to understand natural hazards and to minimize associated risks, to ensure the sustainable provision of energy and raw materials for a high-tech society and to evaluate the influence of human activity on system Earth.

For section 3.1 “Inorganic and Isotope Geochemistry”, we are looking for a:

PhD student (f_m_x) metamorphic Sn mineralization and ore deposits

Reference Number 8298

Section 3.1 “Inorganic and Isotope Geochemistry” of the GFZ Potsdam offers a doctoral student position in the framework of the DFG-funded Priority Program “Dynamics of Ore Metals Enrichment – DOME” (SPP 2238). The selected person will be enrolled at the University of Potsdam during the contract period. The aim of the project is to decipher the sedimentary and tectonic-metamorphic history of tin-rich metasediments in accretionary wedge settings, to gain new insights into processes of fluid-driven metamorphic tin enrichment. Results of the project are envisaged to shed light on the roles of metamorphic versus sedimentary tin pre-enrichment in the protoliths of tin granites and their related Sn ore deposits.

Your responsibilities:

Conduct research on Sn distribution and Sn mobilization during prograde metamorphism
Fieldwork in the Variscan orogen of Central Europe (Germany /Czech Republic / Poland)
Evaluate the roles of tectonic reworking and fluid-rock interaction on Sn mobility in metamorphic rocks
Investigate links between microtextures, mineral zoning, regional structural geology, and Sn enrichment
Utilize advanced geochemical and geochronological techniques (LA-ICP-MS, TIMS, pXRF, MC-ICP-MS etc)

Your qualifications:

MSc (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline of geoscience

Profound interest in ore formation and geochemistry
Experience with analytical work in geochemistry and/or petrology
Good written and oral English language skills
Good at collaborating with others, but also able to work independently
Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork
Programming skills applicable to processing of analytical data would be beneficial

What we offer:

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
State-of-the-art equipment
Public service benefits
Extensive training opportunities
Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
Flexible working hours and conditions
Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
Institute day-care centre on site
Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed-term: 3 years
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Part-time 75% (currently 29.25 h/week)
Place of work: Potsdam

Have we piqued your interest?

If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 3^rd October 2023. Please use our online application form only.

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In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Dr. Johannes Glodny either via email at glodnyj@gfz-potsdam.de or phone +49 (0)331-6264-1485. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.

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