As part of a BMFTR collaborative project on the evaluation of lithium resources in the North German Basin, and subject to final funding approval, we are seeking a research associate to address geoscientific and geochemical questions. The objective is the scientific analysis of the origin, binding, and mobilization of lithium in deep rock and fluid formations.

Main responsibilities include:

• Selection and characterization of rock and fluid samples from various geological units (e.g., Rotliegend, Zechstein, Buntsandstein)
• Application of mineralogical, petrological, and geochemical methods for the quantitative analysis of lithium and associated trace elements
• Evaluation of isotope analyses for origin and process interpretation
• Integration of results into a geological conceptual model for assessing lithium-rich horizons in the North German Basin
• Support in project coordination, report preparation, presentation of results, and publication
• This position is suitable for pursuing a doctoral degree and is embedded in an interdisciplinary collaborative project involving partners from science and industry

For further questions, please contact Dr. Schiperski by e-mail at schiperski@tu-berlin.de.

• Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) in geosciences, geochemistry, petrology, mineralogy, or related fields
• Experience in rock sample preparation and analytical methods (e.g., thin section microscopy, XRD, XRF, ICP-MS)
• Willingness to participate in field and laboratory work in cooperation with project partners
• Good knowledge of German and/or English required; willingness to acquire the respective missing language skills.

Desired Qualifications (nice-to-have criteria):

• Prior knowledge in isotope geochemistry and laser ICP-MS
• Experience in sedimentary petrology and analysis of drill core material
• Initial experience with scientific presentations or publications

Expected Skill Development:
By the end of the project, you will have acquired extensive expertise in:

• Petrological and geochemical characterization of rock formations
• Quantitative elemental and isotopic analysis
• Experimental geochemistry
• Development of geological models for resource assessment
• Project management and interdisciplinary collaboration

Please send your application with the reference number and the usual documents to Prof. Dr. Neumann by email (single pdf file; max. 5 MB) to peggy.schmidt@tu-berlin.de or by mail to Technische Universität Berlin, Fakultät VI, Institut für Angewandte Geowissenschaften, FG Angewandte Geochemie, Prof. Dr. Neumann, Sekr. BH 9-3, Ernst-Reuter-Platz 1, 10587 Berlin.

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