Associate Researcher at University of the Witwatersrand

• The successful candidate will undertake detailed geological mapping in selected areas of the eastern Bushveld Complex that are critical for understanding the emplacement mechanism of the complex, its crystallization and solidification history, and particularly the processes responsible for the formation of its platinum-group element and chromite reefs.
• The work will involve systematic field mapping, careful documentation of stratigraphic relationships, and integration of field observations with existing geological and mining data. The project will focus on key exposures that provide important constraints on the origin and development of the Bushveld layered sequence and its mineralized horizons.

Brief Description

• This position is particularly suitable for a geologist with strong field mapping experience and a research interest in layered intrusions, structural geology, and/or magmatic ore deposits. This position may be particularly attractive to early-career geologists seeking intensive field experience in one of the world’s most important layered intrusions.
• A valid driving license (Code B or greater) is essential, and the candidate must be able to work independently in the field under typical field conditions.
• The position is fully funded for 5.5 months and will be based at the University of the Witwatersrand, with substantial fieldwork in the Eastern Bushveld Complex.