Postdoctoral Fellow in Mineral Resources Montpellier

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About Position/Job

The Université de Montpellier invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mineral Resources focused on historic Pb-Zn mines of the French Massif Central. Hosted at Géosciences Montpellier (GM), a joint research unit with CNRS, this 12-month, full-time position is part of the national PEPR Sous-Sol programme and the ANR CMiO project. The successful applicant will investigate the fate of critical metals (Ge, Ga, In, REE) in hydrothermal and sedimentary deposits, combining structural geology, metamorphic petrology, and geochemistry. The project involves bibliographic research, fieldwork, thermodynamic modelling, geochronological analyses, and in situ microscopic and geochemical studies (EPMA, LIBS, LA-ICPMS). Candidates will benefit from a national and international research network and contribute to high-impact publications and conference presentations. This post offers a unique opportunity to advance understanding of ore deposit modelling and mineral exploration on an orogenic scale.

Position/Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Institution: Université de Montpellier
Department: Géosciences Montpellier (GM)
Research Field: Geosciences, Geology, Mineral Resources
Location: Montpellier, France
Number of posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Postdoc
Start Date (Anticipated): Early 2026
Working Hours: Full-time (37–38 hours/week)
Salary Range: €2,200 – €2,380 per month
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

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Research Area

Mineral resources in historic Pb-Zn-(Ag-Ba-F) mines
Fate and geochemistry of critical metals: Ge, Ga, In, REE
Structural geology, ductile tectonics, and metamorphic petrology
Thermodynamic modelling, geochronology, and fieldwork
Analytical work: EPMA, LA-ICPMS, LIBS
Orogen-scale mineral exploration and ore deposit modelling

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Earth Sciences or related field
Expertise in structural geology, metamorphic petrology, ductile tectonics
Strong experience with analytical techniques (EPMA, LA-ICPMS)
Good oral and written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

Willingness to work interdisciplinarily with national and international research networks
Experience in fieldwork and geochemical characterisation
Ability to publish in high-impact journals and present at conferences

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct bibliographic research on the Massif Central area
Participate in field missions and collect samples from host rocks and mineralisation
Perform thermodynamic modelling, geochronology, and in situ geochemical analyses
Produce quantitative structural data and P-T-t trajectories for host and mineralised rocks
Publish at least one A-level research article and present findings at national/international conferences