Question 1

What qualifications are required for this Postdoctoral Research Assistant role?

Accepted Answer

The successful candidate must have or be close to completing a relevant PhD/DPhil , plus experience in laboratory geochemical experiments , thermodynamic modelling , and presentation skills (oral and written). Explore postdoc opportunities or research assistant jobs for similar roles.

Question 2

What are the main responsibilities in lithium behaviour research?

Accepted Answer

Conduct fieldwork to collect pyroclasts and ignimbrites , perform laboratory measurements and hydrothermal experiments on Li deposition and mobilisation. Provide guidance to PhD students , research assistants, and volunteers. Part of the NERC-funded LiVS project on volcano-sedimentary systems.

Question 3

How do I apply for this Oxford postdoc position?

Accepted Answer

Upload a CV and Supporting Statement by midday 18 May 2026. Do not attach manuscripts, papers, or certificates. Interviews online 4-5 June 2026. Contact personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk . See free resume template for tips.

Question 4

What is the salary and contract duration?

Accepted Answer

Salary : £40,514 per annum ( Research Grade 7 ). Fixed-term for 24 months . Applications welcome from under-represented groups like women and black/ethnic minorities. Check professor salaries or university salaries for comparisons.

Question 5

Are there supervision or teaching opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, opportunities to supervise PhD and Masters students , and guide junior members like research assistants and volunteers. No formal teaching load specified. Learn more via postdoctoral success tips .

Question 6

What is the LiVS project focus?

Accepted Answer

NERC-funded LiVS: The fate of lithium during magmatic and volcanic processes in volcano-sedimentary systems . Studies lithium-rich magmas , explosive eruptions, and diagenesis in deposits like Thacker Pass, USA. Aims to understand Li transport from source to mineral traps.

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in lithium behaviour in volcano-sedimentary systems

University of Oxford

Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford

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