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 We are looking for a PhD student in Ore Geology with focus on ore characterization. The PhD-project will comprise mineral chemistry and process

mineralogy in a detailed deposit study in the Bergslagen ore district in Sweden. The project is funded within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network MetalIntelligence run at Luleå University of Technology together with academic and industrial partners.

Subject description
Ore Geology is concerned with the behavior, occurrence and genesis of naturally occurring economic concentrations of metallic mineral resources. The research aims to describe the geological conditions that lead to economic concentrations of metals and, in some cases, also non-metallic mineral resources.

Geometallurgy brings together ore geology, mineral processing and metallurgy in order to characterize physical and chemical properties of rocks and ore from the in situ ore stage through the extraction and beneficiation stages to the final product. The aim is to optimize processes, minimize waste and reduce costs in the mine to mill operation.

Duties
The character of the ore will be documented in terms of ore textures, mineralogy, metal content, mineral associations, metal distribution etc, using geometallurgical and mineralogical techniques (e.g. hyperspectral methods, XRD, SEM-WDS, Laser Ablation ICP-MS, QEMSCAN, and X-ray tomography). Results will have to be prepared for use within the larger framework of geometallurgical modeling to provide a base for predicting mineral process performance and mine planning considering the geological variability of the ore.One goal within the project is therefore to make analysis available as on-line tools.

PhD studies within this Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (ITN) involve a mobility scheme for participating in trainings given by the different network partners as well as an industrial internship. Continuous reporting of activities and results to the network partners is an important task included in the work. The PhD studies are 4 year, fulltime. Administration and/or lecturing of maximum 20% may be added.

Qualifications
Applicants must have excellent academic credentials and recently completed their MSc or equivalent degree in Geosciences with specializations in mineralogy, ore geology or other relevant program, and be admitted for post graduate studies. The applicants must possess good skills in written and spoken English. Drillcore logging with emphasis on mineralogy and ore textures in the deposit area will be an important part of the study and therefore experience of this is a merit. Experience on analytical techniques is considered as an advantage.

A written proof of good English language proficiency (test certificate, relevant transcript of records or a confirmation letter) is required. At Luleå University of Technology, the PhD students will normally conclude a licentiate degree halfway through their studies. PhD students will be offered a position for 4 to maximum 5 years (if teaching or other departmental work is included in the position). Regulations can be found in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap §§ ۱-۷٫

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Information
For further information, please contact: Associate Professor Christina Wanhainen, +46 (0)920-49 24 01, christina.wanhainen@ltu.se or Assistant Professor Cecilia Lund, +46 (0)920-49 23 54, cecilia.lund@ltu.se.

Unions Representatives: SACO-S Daina Dagis, (+46)920-49 3880 daina.dagis@ltu.se or OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se Entrance to the position: enrolment starting with September 1st, 2017.

Luleå University of Technology is actively working on equality and diversity that contributes to a creative study- and work environment. The University’s core values are based on respect, openness, cooperation, trust and responsibility.

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Application
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish. Mark your application with the reference number below.

Final day to apply: May 31st, 2017

Reference number: ۱۴۷۸-۲۰۱۷