Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Exeter; Penryn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Exeter invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Hydrometallurgy to advance fundamental and applied research on leaching of unconventional copper ores. This full-time fixed-term role runs from 1 March 2027 to 31 December 2029.

The successful candidate will develop research objectives, collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and industry partners, supervise junior researchers, and contribute to grant proposals while presenting at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in related field
• Ability to develop research objectives and proposals
• Experience presenting at conferences
• Ability to supervise and lead teams

Responsibilities

• Carry out fundamental and applied hydrometallurgy research
• Collaborate with researchers and industry partners
• Develop research objectives and secure funds
• Supervise others and act as team leader

Education

PhD or equivalent in related field

Job description

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.

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.