Oliver Lord

University of Bristol School of Earth Sciences is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Petrological Controls on Ore Genesis . This 24-month, full-time, fixed-term post is part of a NERC-funded project on how copper is transported through the Earth’s interior in subduction zones and concentrated into porphyry copper deposits . The work is directly relevant to critical minerals and the transition to Net Zero. The project combines three main research strands: - Geological fieldwork in the Laramide Porphyry Province, Arizona - Advanced analytical work including synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy at Diamond Light Source, EPMA, Raman, and LA-ICP-MS - High-pressure, high-temperature experiments using diamond anvil cells, piston-cylinder presses, and cold-seal vessels You will work with co-investigators at the University of Bristol , UCL Earth Sciences , and Diamond Light Source , with a project partner at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas . Full training will be provided, and the post explicitly says applicants should not be put off if some desirable skills are new to them. Eligibility highlights: postdoctoral level; experience or interest in petrology, geochemistry, economic geology, analytical methods, and experimental petrology is relevant. The advert does not mention a PhD requirement in the post text provided, but this is a research associate role. Funding and salary: NERC-funded; grade J; salary £43,482–£50,253. Deadline: 5 August 2026. How to apply: Use the jobs.ac.uk application link in the post. Informal enquiries may be sent to [email protected].