Post-Doctoral Fellow - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering: Critical Materials Crossroads Engine

Colorado School of Mines • Colorado, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado School of Mines Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the group of Prof. Jihye Kim. The successful candidate will be offered a 12-month full-time position, with the expectation that the appointment will be renewed and the candidate will accomplish a substantial block of publishable research. It is expected that the candidate will have opportunities to interact with researchers from the industrial and federal laboratory communities, and to develop their skills and reputation to advance their career opportunities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in metallurgy, chemical engineering, materials science, mining engineering, chemistry, or related field, with demonstrated background and experience in extractive metallurgy, critical metals extraction, and waste recycling.
• Motivated to work in an interdisciplinary framework and to interact closely with other team members at Mines and partner institutions.
• Expected to work independently, demonstrating initiative, strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills, and respect for project deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in (but not limited to) the extractive metallurgical techniques such as leaching, solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, crystallization, electrowinning, electrodeposition, comminution, magnetic/electrostatic/gravity separation, and flotation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with process flowsheet development and process simulation software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the research activities of the Kim group
• Conduct two or more research projects simultaneously, working with a high level of independence under the supervision of Prof. Kim
• Design and perform hands-on extractive metallurgy experiments in line with the project(s) requirements
• Analyze and interpret experimental results, and disseminate research findings through project meetings, peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentations
• Help advise graduate and undergraduate students
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Individual research
• Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate student researchers
• Potentially some classroom involvement
• Professional activities and other special opportunities and assignments

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for the entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass for regional bus and lightrail
• Discount programs through the State of Colorado
• Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games
• Access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more)
• Equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center
• On-campus daycare center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree