Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Collabdemy; Penryn; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Exeter in Penryn, United Kingdom, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Hydrometallurgy to conduct fundamental and applied research aimed at developing innovative leaching approaches for unconventional copper ores. The role involves collaboration across disciplines and with industry partners, leading small teams and proposing funded projects.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant PhD or equivalent, be capable of developing research objectives, and present findings at

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification in a related field is required.
• Ability to develop research objectives, projects and proposals.
• Experience in identifying sources of research funding and contributing to securing funds.
• Ability to present at conferences and other events.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fundamental and applied hydrometallurgy research related to leaching of unconventional copper ores.
• Collaborate with researchers from multiple disciplines and industry partners.
• Develop research programmes and methodologies and supervise others as required.
• Contribute to securing research funding and manage project activities.

Skills

Research design

Grant writing

Conference presentations

Team leadership

Education

PhD or equivalent qualification in related field

Job description

# Postdoctoral Research Fellow**About The Role****Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Hydrometallurgy** This full time post is available as a fixed term contract from 1 March 2027 until 31 December 2029. The starting salary will be from £44,352 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. **The****Role**The Faculty of Environment, Science and the Economy wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Hydrometallurgy to carry out fundamental and applied hydrometallurgy research relating to the development of new innovative approaches for the leaching of unconventional copper ores, working collaboratively with researchers from a wide range of disciplines and industry partners. **About You**The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in the subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. **Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.** **Further information**Please contact Rich Crane, [e-mail] **How we can help**If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process. From £44,352 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.View full listing on jobs.ac.ukUniversity of ExeterFaculty of Environment, Science and Economyjobs.ac.ukPosition DetailsPosition TypeJobSalaryGBP 44,352 to 0 per annumContract TypeFixed-Term/ContractHoursFull TimePost DurationOct 28, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027Academic FieldFaculty of Environment, Science and EconomyLocationPenryn, United KingdomLanguage RequirementsEnglish