Two PhD Fellowships in Magmatic-Hydrothermal Ore formation, ETH Zürich

Research and studies at ETH’s Department of Earth Sciences works towards a deeper understanding of all domains of our home planet, from the inner Earth to the continents, oceans, biosphere and atmosphere. The Fluids and Ore Deposits Group led by Prof. Christoph Heinrich studies the processes determining the origin and distribution of resources in the earth's crust. Join this group as soon as possible with

Two PhD Fellowships in Magmatic-Hydrothermal Ore formation

ETH Zurich’s Fluids and Mineral Deposits Group is expecting support from the Swiss National Science Foundation for two 3-year PhD positions. One of the projects will re-assess the vein and alteration sequence in several porphyry copper deposits, combined with microanalytical studies of fluid inclusions, stable isotope compositions of minerals, and quantitative numerical modeling of fluid processes and mineral precipitation in cooperation with a recently appointed postdoctoral researcher. The second project will investigate the hydrothermal history of linked porphyry-type and high-sulfidation epithermal copper ores of Bor in Serbia, to clarify the current debate about magmatic vapor transport in subvolcanic ore systems, in collaboration with local geoscientists and ETH’s volcanology group.

Essential requirement for selection is a top-quality MSc or equivalent 4-5 year degree in geological sciences and a good university background in quantitative science (maths, physics, chemistry). For both projects, a keen interest in geological field observation and careful petrographic study is essential. We expect that you want to learn combining observation with advanced analytical methods in the lab and/or acquire rigorous skills in quantitative computer modeling as part of your research project.

For further information about the positions, please contact Prof. Dr. Christoph A. Heinrich by e-mail: heinrich@erdw.ethz.ch, with c/c to the co-leaders thomas.driesner@erdw.ethz.ch and albrecht.vonquadt@erdw.ethz.ch (no applications). Visit our website http://www.orefluids.ethz.ch for background information about past publications and our current research.

Applications with a full CV including transcripts, and a personal motivation letter describing your expectations should be sent online (press button below) to: ETH Zurich, Ms. Maja Bügler, Human Resources, 8092 Zurich. Evaluation will start 25. February and continue until the positions are filled.

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