Karriereangebote DRESDEN-concept

• Investigation of rare earth element (REE) containing primary resources and safe handling of high-grade, complex, polymetallic primary ore samples
• Systematic characterization of primary REE resources, including the creation of mineralogical and geological data basis for the investigated deposits utilizing tools like SEM-EDS, XRF, X-ray tomography, SEM-based automated mineralogy, Raman spectroscopy, microwave digestion, ICP-OES/MS, etc.
• Identification and development of strategies for extraction of valuables, mainly rare earths, and processing (physical and chemical) of primary resources for further utilization within the same project
• Presentation of results at national and international conferences, and project meetings
• Follow up with collaboration partners
• Ensure thorough and robust scientific reporting
• Monitor progress and prepare publications for contributions to the REEHydroMin project under the FONA EGARoh cluster and beyond
• Follow-up with a systematic PhD and credit collection plan and project milestone plan

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Economic Geology, Mineralogy, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Experience with instrument-based chemical analysis and mineralogical characterization for trace and major components (such as XRF, XRD, ICPOES, ICP-MS, SEM, SEM-based automated mineralogy)
• Knowledge or experience working with samples containing naturally occurring heavy elements
• Experience in evaluating mineralogical variations within REE containing ores and deposits
• Knowledge of hydrometallurgical processing of this specific ore samples
• Experimental experience in hydrometallurgy is advantageous
• Capability to evaluate the effect of properties from different ore deposits on processing strategies
• Trained in safe experimental laboratory practices and sample preparation
• Ability to combine multidisciplinary data into scientific conclusions
• Great teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with international partners
• Flexible, hardworking and multitasking with a good academic track record
• Excellent ability in scientific writing and presentation in English
• Good German language skills would be 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 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"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-applicationsystem: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=78336