Postdoctoral Research Associate I

Postdoctoral Research Associate I Posting Number req26804 Department Sch Mining Engr Mineral Res Department Website Link https://mining.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The School of Mining Engineering and Mineral Resources is recruiting for a postdoctoral research associate candidate.

The postdoctoral researcher will help (1) help develop and test methods of extracting and concentrating germanium and other trace metals from aqueous solutions; (2) help design of scaled-up extraction systems based on test results; (3) aid in chemical analysis and identification of relevant metal and sulfur species in solutions from mining and hydrometallurgical circuits.

This position is subject to federal ITAR/EAR regulations. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and test chemical methods for extracting, precipitating, and upgrading trace metals in aqueous solutions.
• Help optimize and scale up extraction, precipitation, and concentration systems for trace metals in hydrometallurgical solutions.
• Assist with chemical analysis and identification of metal and sulfur species in mine solutions, with additional experimental work as needed.
• Aid in supervising and guiding chemistry-related research activities by graduate and undergraduate students.
• Lead or assist in publishing and presenting results and in writing proposals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, hydrometallurgy, or a closely related field is required upon hire.
• Federal regulations require that the incumbent be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or have another protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to be ITAR/EAR compliant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with chemical reaction system design and scale-up is preferred.
• Experience with hydrometallurgical operations in mining is preferred.
• Familiarity with ICP methods and techniques is preferred.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 20 Job FTE .50 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Isabel Barton
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