Postdoc: Tailings-Derived Construction Materials Research

Colorado School of Mines; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health and dental care options

Generous sick/vacation time

Fully vested retirement plan

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents

Free RTD Ecopass

Job summary

The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department to support research on construction materials derived from mine tailings. This one-year position, with a potential second year, is expected to start on February 1, 2026, involving both laboratory and field-based investigations.

Key responsibilities include overseeing sample collection in Peru, evaluating reuse pathways, preparing research reports, and collaborating with partners. A PhD in a related field is required, along with strong publication skills and excellent communication abilities.

Salary ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 annually, complemented by substantial benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in civil, materials, geological, mining, or chemical engineering.
• Experience in cement testing and durability testing.
• Currently in the US with work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and field studies on construction materials.
• Prepare research manuscripts and technical reports.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Strong publication record in high quality peer-reviewed journals

Excellent communication skills

Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

SEM

XRD

XRF

ICP-AES

FTIR

TGA

Micro-CT

Job description

The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department to support research on construction materials derived from mine tailings. This one-year position, with a potential second year, is expected to start on February 1, 2026, involving both laboratory and field-based investigations.

Key responsibilities include overseeing sample collection in Peru, evaluating reuse pathways, preparing research reports, and collaborating with partners. A PhD in a related field is required, along with strong publication skills and excellent communication abilities.

Salary ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 annually, complemented by substantial benefits.