Hi All (with apologies for cross-posting) The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology is looking to recruit a two-year Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on research into the links between magmatism and mineral deposit genesis here in Nevada. Details of the project are given below: Magmatic systems within Nevada are associated with a number of different critical mineral-bearing mineral systems (e.g. iron oxide apatite (IOA)-iron oxide copper gold (IOCG), porphyry Cu-Mo-Au, Carlin-type Sb-Au, epithermal Au-Ag, carbonate replacement and skarn Zn-Pb-Au-Ag). This project will elucidate the links between magmatism, the tectonic evolution of Nevada, and the genesis of this wide range of critical metal-bearing mineral systems. The postdoctoral researcher will compile extant geochemical and zircon U-Pb, trace and rare earth element (TREE) and isotopic (e.g. Lu-Hf) data for evolved intrusions within Nevada in addition to the targeted generation of new whole-rock geochemical and zircon U-Pb age, TREE, and Lu-Hf isotopic data for selected areas within the state that lack these data but are known to be related to individual mineral systems. The resulting whole-rock geochemical and zircon trace and rare earth element data will provide a basis for understanding the links between intrusions of different compositions and ages and individual mineral deposits and mining camps. The zircon TREE and Lu-Hf data will also be used to provide insights into metallogeny-related changes in magmatism, such as changes in magma fertility and oxidation state. These data will directly help delineate prospective areas for critical mineral exploration within the Great Basin as well as enhancing the knowledge of the genetic links between intrusive activity and critical mineral metallogeny within Nevada, delineating new target areas for mineral exploration in the state, and provide a comprehensive database of intrusion-related data for Nevada and the wider Great Basin. More details are available here, including how to apply: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Scholar--Nevada-Bureau-of-Mines-and-Geology_R0151544 Please pass on to any potentially interested parties. Thanks Simon -- Prof. Simon Jowitt Arthur Brant Chair in Exploration Geology Director and State Geologist Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, University of Nevada Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., Mail Stop 0178, Reno, NV 89557-0178 sjowitt@unr.edu +1-702-287-6176 Twitter: twitter.com/The_Jow<http://twitter.com/The_Jow> Associate Editor, Economic Geology: https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/economicgeology Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jlRTbaIAAAAJ&hl=en