Assistant Professor of Hydrometallurgy & Solvent Extraction

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

University of British Columbia's Department of Materials Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Hydrometallurgy with emphasis on solvent extraction and ion exchange. The appointment is tenure-track, start July 1, 2027, and may consider Associate Professor in exceptional cases.

Competitive salary and benefits offered. We seek an emerging researcher with strong lab and modeling skills, capable of integrating rigorous experiments with process-scale concepts.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability in solvent extraction or ion exchange and related separation chemistry.
• Eligible for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration with EGBC within five years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, internationally recognized research program.
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and supervise students.
• Contribute to service to the Department and Faculty; engage with industry and government sponsors.

Skills

Solvent extraction

Ion exchange

Aqueous speciation

Chemical equilibria

Mass transfer

Education

Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

University of British Columbia's Department of Materials Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Hydrometallurgy with emphasis on solvent extraction and ion exchange. The appointment is tenure-track, start July 1, 2027, and may consider Associate Professor in exceptional cases.

Competitive salary and benefits offered. We seek an emerging researcher with strong lab and modeling skills, capable of integrating rigorous experiments with process-scale concepts.