Postdoctoral Researcher (Mineral system geochronology)

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Postdoctoral Researcher (Mineral system geochronology)

The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Mineral Economy Solutions unit. Your office is in Espoo and you can also work remotely partially in Finland.

Your research will focus on using novel geochronological methods applied to mineral systems to constrain the temporal development of mineral systems. This involves the geochronological targeting of minerals related to igneous processes, metamorphism, and fluid processes. Many ore deposits in Finland have been affected by the high-grade Svecofennian orogeny at 1.9-1.77 Ga, so understanding the geological significance of any obtained ages is critical for developing an understanding of the mineral system. Your assignment will include research, field work and analytical work. You will publish your results as peer-reviewed publications and scientific reports. You will be responsible for leading and planning research projects, as well as developing project proposals and their subtasks. You will plan and conduct your own field and analytical work. You will be part of an international research team and have access to our cutting-edge analytical facility hosted at GTK’s Espoo office (https://www.gtk.fi/en/research-infrastructure/research-laboratory/).

This postdoc position is part of Postdoctoral Programme for Research Institutes in Finland. The Programme is funded from the Finnish long-term research and development (R&D) plan. The Programme recruits 85 new postdoctoral researchers to 12 Finnish government research institutes between 2025 and 2028. The aim of the Programme is to strengthen R&D competence in areas important to society and business. Postdoctoral researchers will drive impactful, high-level research bridging science, industry, and administration. The Programme supports postdoctoral researcher’s networking and mobility between sectors. Read more here.

Education, experience and skills expected of an applicant

• PhD in the field of Precambrian geology, ore geology or metamorphic geology. Your doctorate is no more than five years old (up to ten years for special reasons). A person who has been awarded a permission to defend their dissertation before submitting the application may also be considered.
• Experience in the application of a variety of geochronological methods to solve geological problems.
• Good skills in mineral petrology.
• Willingness to travel. International travel will be required for conferences and analytical time.
• Willingness and capability to work in the field. The amount of field work in Finland is approximately 20 days a year.
• A proven scientific publication track record.
• Fluent written and oral skills in English.
• You hold a driver’s license.

Education, experience and skills that are appreciated

• Experience in structural/metamorphic/igneous geology.
• Experience in applied ore geology and metallogenic processes.
• Experience using collision-cell mass spectroscopy based geochronological methods (such as Rb-Sr, Lu-Hf and Re-Os).
• Knowledge of the problems of Precambrian geology.
• Interest in studying Finnish.

Personal qualities desired from the applicant

You are an early career researcher who is motivated and eager to learn. You benefit from interaction within a team setting and enjoy working independently. You have good co-operation, interaction, and communication skills.

What we offer

GTK is an international and diverse work community where everyone’s input is valued. Our employees have the opportunity to influence their own work and work remotely in Finland. At GTK we are committed to renew our operations and expertise. We take care of our employees’ wellbeing with our wide range of activities that support wellbeing at work. In addition, we offer central government holiday benefits and a modern and multi-location work, such as flexible working hours. Find out more about us: www.gtk.fi/en/careers-at-gtk/

Information about pay

The total salary at the beginning of employment will be EUR 4311 – 4594 per month. The salary is determined by the competence of the person selected for the position.

Other details

The starting date is 1.2.2025 or by agreement. The position is fixed term for 3 years. The position includes a probationary period.

The selected postdoctoral researcher may be transferred to a permanent research scientist position after an evaluation at the end of their temporary position and GTK’s resource needs assessment.

For further information, please contact your future supervisor Irmeli Huovinen, tel. +358295034270 reachable on 8.11 at 10 – 11 (EET) and on 15.11 at 10-12 (EET) or Associate Research Professor Kathryn Cutts, email kathryn.cutts@gtk.fi or Research Professor Tero Niiranen, tel. +358295034216 reachable on 19.11 at 10 – 11 (EET) and on 21.11 at 13-14 (EET).

We consciously advance the diversity and equality of our staff, so we encourage many kinds of people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Our work community is made up of more than 20 different nationalities, which is one example of our diversity.

Please send your application with your motivation letter and CV in English through the valtiolle.fi-service latest on 27.11.2024 at 16:15 (EET), using service key 8345.

The interviews are scheduled to take place in December.

We may conduct a personal background check on the person selected for the job with the person’s consent (security clearance act 726/2014). For more information about the security clearance process and the rights of subjects of background checks, please visit www.supo.fi/en

Please note that names of the applicants and the applications with attachments are public.

 

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