Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Agriculture Faisalabad • Fairbanks, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

In this position you will have the opportunity to: map a high grade gold deposit, generate novel Raman spectra to be added to the rruff database, network with mining and exploration geologists, and to develop innovative ideas about ore deposit formation in the Tintina Gold Belt. You will apply the principles of fluid evolution, water-rock interaction, interface coupled dissolution precipitation, chemical reaction kinetics, and equilibrium thermodynamics to a structurally complex ore body. The Geophysical Institute is a research-focused organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers a competitive work environment with strong benefits, including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute values collaboration, accountability, and the exchange of ideas. We foster a professional and respectful environment dedicated to serving Alaska through applied science. Career growth and professional development are supported and encouraged. As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Post-doctoral researcher to characterize Au-Bi-Te mineralization and precipitation pathways in the Pogo Au deposit, Alaska. The researcher will engage with a thriving academic community in both the Geophysical Institute and the Department of Geosciences and have the opportunity to engage regularly with local industry geologists. The researcher will enjoy access to the mine for regular sampling as new rocks are uncovered. To thrive in this role the successful candidate will have a strong background in mineralogy and geochemistry/petrology. Experience in both academic and mining or mineral exploration systems will be beneficial. Expertise in economic geology is desired but not required. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geology/Earth Science or a related science field at the time of appointment. Position Details: This position will be physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. The successful finalist will be expected to report to duty at the UAF office on the first day of employment. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt, 9-month postdoctoral position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geology/Earth Science or a related science field at the time of appointment.
• strong background in mineralogy and geochemistry/petrology

Nice To Haves

• Experience in both academic and mining or mineral exploration systems will be beneficial.
• Expertise in economic geology is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• map a high grade gold deposit
• generate novel Raman spectra to be added to the rruff database
• network with mining and exploration geologists
• develop innovative ideas about ore deposit formation in the Tintina Gold Belt
• apply the principles of fluid evolution, water-rock interaction, interface coupled dissolution precipitation, chemical reaction kinetics, and equilibrium thermodynamics to a structurally complex ore body
• characterize Au-Bi-Te mineralization and precipitation pathways in the Pogo Au deposit, Alaska
• engage regularly with local industry geologists
• regular sampling as new rocks are uncovered

Benefits

• competitive salary
• UA employee benefits package
• retirement options
• annual leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• tuition waivers for employees and family members
• affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree