Part-Time Research Support

Penn State University • University Park, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Institute within Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking part-time research support for work on the sustainable extraction of critical minerals and materials from primary and secondary sources to address U.S. needs. The position is based at the Penn State University Park Campus and involves assisting at a 10,000-gallon-per-day pilot-scale facility. The candidate will help transport 2,000 gallons of water from Phillipsburg-area acid mine drainage sites to campus using a water tanker rented by Penn State. The role also involves operating the facility, maintaining filters, pumps, and PVC plumbing, and participating in physical and chemical separation experiments. The position is estimated at 25 hours per week, with a starting rate of $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver's license; a commercial driver's license is not required.
• Driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Help transport 2,000 gallons of water from Phillipsburg-area acid mine drainage sites to the University Park Campus using a Penn State-rented water tanker.
• Operate the pilot-scale facility and maintain its filters, pumps, and PVC plumbing.
• Participate in physical and chemical separation experiments at the 10,000-gallon-per-day pilot-scale facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed