3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 From: Simon M Jowitt <sjowitt@xxxxxxx> Hi All (with apologies for cross-postings) The Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology at the University of Nevada Reno has an opening for a two-year postdoctoral researcher focused on the genesis and critical metal potential of volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) systems within the western Great Basin of Nevada, USA, available immediately. These systems are poorly understood but may have significant critical metal production potential and this project forms part of a wider USGS Earth MRI program effort to further our knowledge of the mineral systems and mineralization present in Nevada. The study area is located within northwestern Nevada and the research to be undertaken will characterize the deposits and their mineralization, including the production of detailed (1:10,000 to 1:5,000 or larger scale) geological mapping around volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits and prospects within the study area, a compilation of extant geochemical and geological data for the mapped areas and the wider region, and the genesis of new whole-rock geochemical, mineralogical, and in situ geochemical data for VMS deposits and prospects within the study area. The latter will include a determination of the nature and extent of critical metal exploration and extraction potential from the deposits in this region. The project will be supervised by me along with Dr. Andrew Martin of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. The project to be undertaken by the postdoctoral scholar will investigate if, as suggested, the deposits in the western Great Basin of Nevada area are indeed VMS deposits, understand their regional and tectonic setting (important for critical metal potential), and examine their associated critical metal potential using whole-rock geochemistry, optical microscopy, and a combination of in situ analytical techniques (e.g., scanning electron microscopy, electron probe microanalysis, and laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry). To date no data exists that characterizes the host stratigraphy, deposit mineralogy, distribution and geochemistry of these deposits. Of particular interest will be the deportment and content of critical metals (e.g., Zn, Ba, Co, Sb, Bi, As, Te and Ga), all of which are commonly found in VMS deposits. By establishing the lithological and structural controls on deposit formation, this study will enhance the exploration potential of the area by providing a solid geological context and greater certainty on the type of mineral deposit. These data will directly help delineate prospective areas for critical mineral mineralization in the Great Basin for future mineral exploration. Suitable candidates must have undergraduate and Ph.D. degrees in Geology, Geochemistry, Geoscience or related disciplines. Experience with mineralizing systems, especially VMS systems, will be looked upon favorably for this position, especially if this experience includes geological and alteration mapping and the acquisition and interpretation of whole-rock and in situ geochemical data. Starting salary will be a minimum of $60,000/yr and the University of Nevada Reno has a wide range of potential benefits for employees. Interested applicants should email me with a cover letter stating their interest in the position and a copy of their resume or CV, including details for at least three references. Any questions should be directed to me at my email address below. Please feel free to pass this on to any potentially interested parties. Many thanks Simon 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 ============================================================== Volcano Listserv is a collaborative venture among Arizona State University (ASU), Portland State University (PSU), the Global Volcanism Program (GVP) of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, and the International Association for Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI). ASU - http://www.asu.edu/ PSU - http://pdx.edu/ GVP - https://volcano.si.edu/ IAVCEI - https://www.iavceivolcano.org/ To subscribe to the volcano list, send the message: subscribe volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxx To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxx. To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxx. Please do not send attachments. ============================================================== ------------------------------ End of Volcano Digest - 21 Aug 2024 to 23 Aug 2024 (#2024-73) *************************************************************
