Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Intrusion-Related Gold and Critical Metals in Yukon

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Intrusion-Related Gold and Critical Metals in Yukon

Department

Research | Tarling | Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences | Faculty of Science (Matthew Tarling)

Posting End Date

January 9, 2026

Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

April 1, 2029

The expected pay range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 CAD per annum dependent upon skills and experience.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity:
Intrusion-Related Gold and Critical Metals in Yukon

The Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary research programme focused on Reduced Intrusion-Related Gold Systems (RIRGS) in the Yukon Territory. The project investigates the structural, magmatic, and mineralogical controls on gold mineralisation at a significant new RIRGS deposit.

Project overview:

The research aims to improve understanding of ore-forming processes in RIRGS, support further exploration, and evaluate opportunities for critical-mineral by-product recovery. The successful candidate will lead field-based and laboratory investigations, working closely with researchers at UBC and Sitka Gold Corp.

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Ore mineralogy and mineral chemistry

• Structural geology and hydrothermal systems

• Economic geology

• Paragenesis and alteration mineralogy

The position will contribute to one or more of the following project themes:

Critical mineral deportment and links to gold mineralisation – characterizing critical mineral host mineralogy and assessing by-product potential and recovery opportunities.

Paragenesis and vein evolution – developing a detailed framework linking vein formation to magmatic and hydrothermal activity.

Structural controls on gold mineralisation – mapping and analysing vein networks to understand ore distribution.

The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with a MSc student undertaking a structural study of the Blackjack deposit.

Interviews will take place mid-January 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in geology, earth sciences, or a related field (awarded or expected by the start date)

• Research experience in mineralogy, economic and structural geology

• Strong analytical and field skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Position details

• Salary: $75,000–$95,000 CAD per year, depending on experience

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Location:

Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, UBC Vancouver

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Start date:

Spring 2026

• Duration:
Up to 3 years

Benefits

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