Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
The expected pay range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 CAD per annum dependent upon skills and experience.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: Intrusion-Related Gold and Critical Metals in Yukon
The Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary research programme focused on Reduced Intrusion-Related Gold Systems (RIRGS) in the Yukon Territory. The project investigates the structural, magmatic, and mineralogical controls on gold mineralisation at a significant new RIRGS deposit.
Project overview:
The research aims to improve understanding of ore-forming processes in RIRGS, support further exploration, and evaluate opportunities for critical-mineral by-product recovery. The successful candidate will lead field-based and laboratory investigations, working closely with researchers at UBC and Sitka Gold Corp.
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Ore mineralogy and mineral chemistry
• Structural geology and hydrothermal systems
• Economic geology
• Paragenesis and alteration mineralogy
The position will contribute to one or more of the following project themes:
Critical mineral deportment and links to gold mineralisation – characterizing critical mineral host mineralogy and assessing by-product potential and recovery opportunities.
Paragenesis and vein evolution – developing a detailed framework linking vein formation to magmatic and hydrothermal activity.
Structural controls on gold mineralisation – mapping and analysing vein networks to understand ore distribution.
The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with a MSc student undertaking a structural study of the Blackjack deposit.
Interviews will take place mid-January 2026.
Qualifications
• PhD in geology, earth sciences, or a related field (awarded or expected by the start date)
• Research experience in mineralogy, economic and structural geology
• Strong analytical and field skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Position details
• Salary: $75,000–$95,000 CAD per year, depending on experience
• Location: Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, UBC Vancouver
• Start date: Spring 2026
• Duration: Up to 3 years