Research Technical Staff, Chemistry
About The Position
The successful candidate will be responsible for independently executing defined research work scopes, including planning and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, documenting results, preparing technical reports, and interacting with industrial collaborators. The candidate will communicate research progress and findings with the project team and participate in project meetings. Periodic travel to the industry collaborator’s facility is expected. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field and have demonstrated experience in solvent extraction studies of lanthanide elements. Experience with operando spectroscopy of lanthanide solvent extraction systems is strongly preferred. Candidates should be motivated to work in an interdisciplinary framework, interact closely with team members, work independently, demonstrate initiative, strong organizational and communication skills, and respect project deadlines. This is a 16-month full-time position with the possibility of renewal, offering opportunities to interact with researchers and advance career opportunities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in chemistry or related field
- Demonstrated experience in solvent extraction studies of lanthanide elements
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience with operando spectroscopy of lanthanide solvent extraction systems is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Engage in research activities within the broader project team
- Conduct research on separation chemistry of lanthanides with a primary focus on solvent extraction, with a high level of independence
- Design, plan, and perform hands-on, large-scale solvent extraction experiments in accordance with project objectives and requirements
- Develop and optimize solvent extraction processes for the separation and purification of rare earth elements
- Conduct complementary chemical studies as needed to support the overall process flowsheet
- Analyze and interpret experimental results and communicate research progress and findings through project meetings, technical reports, and other project deliverables.
- Collaborate closely with academic and industry partners to support project objectives, technology scale-up, and project deliverables.
- Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives goals of the program and/or Mines.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
