Associé de recherche pour le projet Metal Earth à UL (6 ans)

Metal Earth Laboratory Research Associate, 6-year Position

With CAD $104 million in funding provided by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) and through strategic partnerships led by Laurentian University, with 4 Canadian universities, 6 government geological surveys and 3 international research centres, Metal Earth is the largest ever mineral exploration research project undertaken in Canada. Metal Earth seeks to identify and understand the processes responsible for Earth’s differential metal endowment during the Precambrian. This research initiative aims to transform our understanding of Earth’s early  evolution and how we explore for metals.

The Research Associate will integrate a team that will conduct research to compare the stable isotope signature left by fluid flow along transects cutting across well- and poorly-mineralized segments of major crustal faults in the Superior Province. The study will address the differences in fluid flow regime, source of fluids, or conditions of fluid/rock exchange, that explain the endowment in metals of the major crustal faults. The RA will be responsible for stable isotope analyses. The RA will preferably hold a MSc with strong fundamental and laboratory expertise in stable isotope geochemistry. Experience with fluorination extraction methods will be a strong asset. The 1-year contract will start as soon as possible and is renewable yearly for up to 6 years.

Salary will be determined according to the collective agreement in place at the time of hire. Salary range is from $40 000 to $65 000 per year plus benefits.

Candidates should prepare a complete candidacy package which includes: (1) a long-form CV that includes publications and research achievements, (2) academic transcripts, (3) letter of motivation, (4) contact details and the names of three referees. The full application package, should be sent electronically as a PDF document to explomin@ggl.ulaval.ca

Georges Beaudoin
NSERC-Agnico Eagle Industrial Research Chair in Mineral Exploration
Directeur, Département de géologie et de génie géologique
Université Laval

The review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2017.