PhD Student (f/m/d) Li, Sn, and W transport and enrichment in Variscan mineral systems
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf HZDR (Forschungsstelle Leipzig)
01328 Dresden
Bewerbungsfrist: 2026-11-13
Your tasks
- Investigation of the structural setting of known magmatic / magmatic-hydrothermal 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
Your profile
- 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
Our offer
- 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"