Scientists in Geochemistry

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The department of geoscopecilities conducts research and education in geoscience and geography. The research is organized around three main themes: climate and climate change, processes on the ground surface and the geosphere. In the field of research, the geosphere we study the earth's geological processes and natural resources, from bedrock and mineral to groundwater and geothermal energy. The research includes geology, geochemistry, mineralogy and hydrogeology, as well as the development and application of geochemical and geochronological methods to understand the development and formation of mineral resources. For more information about the institution: https://www.gu.se/geovetenskaper

The Department of Earth Sciences is looking for a researcher in geochemistry for a time-limited employment focusing on the thermal development of mineralization systems for critical raw materials in the mountain slope. The project uses integrated geoquronological and thermetechnological methods.

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Subject area

Geochemistry with a focus on geochronology, thermochronology and the thermal development of mineralization systems for critical raw materials.

Tasks

The researcher will work with existing geoquronological and thermokronological data from mineralization systems for critical raw materials in Bergslagen. Main tasks are to:

• process, evaluate and interpret geoquronological data from in situ RB-SR analyzes and thermokronological data based on (U-th) / HE in several minerals,
• Integrate geoquronological, thermokronological and mineral characterization data to reconstruct thermal events after the mineral formation and the thermal development of the examined systems,
• Implement complementary assays with LA-ICP-MS / MS and SEM if necessary to complete existing data sets,
• contribute significantly to the interpretation of results and authorizing, submitting and revising scientific articles for international expert review,
• Collaborate with researchers at the University of Gothenburg and with national and international academic and mineral exploration-related partners.

Qualifications

The applicant should have:

• Departed doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree in geology, geochemistry, geoscience or other for service relevant subject,
• Documented research experience in geochronology and thermochronology,
• Documented experience of RB-SR-GeoCronology and (U-TH) / He-thermochronology,
• Experience of processing, evaluation and interpretation of geoquronological and thermal coneological data,
• Experience of LA-ICP-MS or LA-ICP-MS / MS and SEM-based mineral characterization,
• Documented experience with scientific writing and publication in international refereed journals,
• Very good ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.

The following qualifications are particularly merit:

• Experience of research on mineral development or mineralization systems thermal development,
• experience in integrating geoquronological and thermal coneological methods covering both high and low temperature range,
• Research experience linked to critical raw materials and oregeology,
• experience of developing or implementing analytical workflows for geochronological applications,
• Strong publication memory list in geochemistry, geochronology, thermal art, mineralization systems or related areas,
• Experience of international and interdisciplinary research collaborations, including cooperation with geological investigations and mineral exploration or mining-related players.

The selection is based on an overall assessment of the applicant's scientific competence, methodology, publication hopper, technical skills and suitability for employment tasks. Particular emphasis is placed on documented experience with:

• Application and interpretation of RB-SR-GeoCronology,
• Application and interpretation of (U-th) / He-thermochronology in several minerals,
• integration of the geochronological and thermokronological data for reconstruction of mineralization system thermal development,
• Use of LA-ICP MS / MS and SEM-based analysis methods in geoscientific research,
• Independently implementation of scientific analyzes and manuscripts within a limited project time.

Great emphasis will be added to personal suitability and the applicant's documented ability to implement the tasks efficiently and with high scientific quality.

Employment

Employment status: Time-limited employment as a researcher

Scope: 100 % (full time)

Location: Department of Earth Sciences, University of Gothenburg

Anställningsperiod: 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027

Access: 1 November 2026 or as agreed

Contact information

Professor Robert Björk

Department of Earth Sciences, University of Gothenburg

E-mail: robert.bjork@gu.se

Application

The application must be submitted via the University of Gothenburg University's digital recruitment systems and shall contain:

• personal letter where the applicant describes its relevant scientific background and how the qualifications correspond to employment tasks,
• Curriculum vitae (CV) including Date of PhD and full publication list,
• Copy of doctoral diamond certificate.

Documents not written in English, Swedish, Norwegian or Danish shall be accompanied by a translation into English or Swedish.

Last application day: 29 October 2026

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