The Georgia State University Geosciences Department is seeking a post-doctoral associate to investigate the occurrence and distribution of critical minerals in sands, kaolin, bauxite, and mine waste materials across the Southeastern Coastal Plain of Georgia. The post-doctoral associate will conduct fieldwork at mines, quarries, and other sampling locations; collect and document samples; perform laboratory-based chemical and mineralogical analyses; maintain detailed records of field observations and sample metadata; and integrate analytical results with existing geological information to better understand the processes responsible for the concentration of critical minerals in the Coastal Plain. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in geological sciences or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of Coastal Plain and Piedmont geology, experience in field sampling and characterization methods, and a demonstrated strong interest in critical minerals and the geological processes that govern their formation, transport, and concentration. The successful candidate should be motivated to work in a collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment composed of academic, industry, and state and federal agencies. The position will begin on January 1, 2027. An initial appointment for 1 year. Potential renewal is possible for up to two more years upon funding availability and satisfactory progress. This post-doctoral position is funded by the U.S. DOE CORE CM Program via a recent award to the Georgia Tech-led consortium composed of several academic, industry and government partners to study the occurrences of critical minerals in the Atlantic Seaboard Region. For further information, potential candidates may contact Dr. Crawford Elliott, wcelliott@gsu.edu<mailto:wcelliott@gsu.edu> W. Crawford Elliott, Professor Department of Geosciences Georgia State University Atlanta, GA 30302-3965