Post Doctoral Fellow

Overview

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 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.

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.

- Map and characterize a high-grade gold deposit.

- Generate Raman spectra for inclusion in the rruff database.

- Network with mining and exploration geologists.

- Develop ideas about ore deposit formation in the Tintina Gold Belt.

- Apply principles of fluid evolution, water-rock interaction, interface coupled dissolution-precipitation, chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics to a structurally complex ore body.

This position is full-time, term-funded, exempt, 9-month postdoctoral appointment with a competitive salary and benefits package. The UA benefits package 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.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three professional references with your application.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. The search and selection procedures will be concluded when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to require on-site work. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the university's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the appropriate University HR office.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Public disclosure of employment applications is subject to the Alaska Public Records Act. The University reserves the right to modify or end postings at any time.