Metallurgist: AI-Driven Critical Minerals R&D

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 114,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Relocation Package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Education Program

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory aims to hire a geologist/metallurgist to advance metallurgical processing for domestic critical materials production. The role sits in the Critical Minerals and Geothermal Energy Department and collaborates with chemists, engineers, and scientists to develop feedstock beneficiation and separations technologies.

The position emphasizes building an externally funded research portfolio, disseminating results through conferences and publications, and partnering with

Qualifications

• Masters with 6+ years of professional experience in geology or metallurgical engineering or a PhD with 4+ years related experience.
• Levels 4 and 5 describe different experience requirements for advanced positions.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct technical research and participate in R&D strategy.
• Experience engaging program sponsors at DOE, industry and other federal agencies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct geological or geochemical field studies, sample collection, and testing programs for data collection.
• Plan and execute research on novel comminution and beneficiation methods for improved critical materials production.
• Collaborate with geologists, chemists, engineers, and scientists to integrate feedstocks and processing methods.
• Pursue and secure funding through proposals and industry partnerships.
• Write peer-reviewed publications and reports; present at conferences and sponsor meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Geology

Metallurgical engineering

R&D strategy

DOE sponsorship engagement

US Citizenship

Education

MS in geology or metallurgical engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Geochemical field methods

Ore beneficiation

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory aims to hire a geologist/metallurgist to advance metallurgical processing for domestic critical materials production. The role sits in the Critical Minerals and Geothermal Energy Department and collaborates with chemists, engineers, and scientists to develop feedstock beneficiation and separations technologies.

The position emphasizes building an externally funded research portfolio, disseminating results through conferences and publications, and partnering with