PhD Student (f/m/d) Sources of Li, Sn and W in European Variscan Terranes

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf HZDR (Forschungsstelle Leipzig)

01328 Dresden

Bewerbungsfrist: 2026-11-13

Unser Auftrag

PhD-Position im Department of Analytics am Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF)
Fokus auf Quellen von Li, Sn und W in europäischen Variszischen Terranes

Geochemical and lithological characterization of potential protoliths for granitic magmatism
Mineral characterisation using a range of analytical methods (e.g., EPMA, LA-ICP-MS…)
Analysis, interpretation, and documentation of mineralogical and geochemical results
Critical evaluation of protolith contributions to ore-forming processes
Development of vectoring tools
Testing and validation of vectoring tools at selected field sites in the Variscan Orogen
Publication and presentation of research findings in scientific journals and at project meetings, workshops, and conferences

Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Economic Geology, Mineralogy, Geochemistry or similar or related field
Knowledge on magmatic systems and associated ore deposits is required
Relevant documented experience in conducting field-based geological research is required
Relevant experience in the use of bulk and local analytical methods (e.g., XRF, EPMA, LA-ICPMS) is required
Experience with the use of relevant modelling software for magmatic / magmatic-hydrothermal 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
Excellent English language skills are required
German, French or Czech language skills will be of an advantage

A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
A structured PhD program with continuing education and networking opportunities
Salary and social benefits according to TVöD-Bund including 30 days of paid holiday
Possible classification in salary group 13 (TVöD-Bund)
Part-time, mobile working and flexible working hours options
Health management offerings
Employee discounts via Corporate Benefits
Employer subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.
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