Postdoctoral Fellow: Gallium & Extractive Metallurgy Research

Colorado School of Mines

Colorado

On-site

USD 60,000 - 81,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plan
13 paid holidays per year
Retirement plan
Tuition benefits
RTD Ecopass

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the group of Prof. Jihye Kim to conduct independent research in extractive metallurgy with emphasis on gallium electrochemical processing and flowsheet development. The role includes mentoring students and potential classroom involvement, in a 12-month full-time position with renewal possibilities.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in metallurgy or related fields and have experience in leaching, solvent extraction, electrodeposition,

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in metallurgy, chemical engineering, materials science, mining engineering, chemistry, or related field with background in extractive metallurgy and waste recycling.
  • Demonstrated experience using MetSim is required.
  • Electrochemical processing experience, especially electrowinning/electrorefining, is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in Kim group research activities.
  • Design and perform hands-on extractive metallurgy experiments.
  • Analyze data and disseminate findings via publications and conferences.
  • Develop process flowsheets and perform process simulations.
  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Skills

Metallurgy
Electrochemistry
Process simulation
Research mindset

Education

Ph.D. in metallurgy or related field

Tools

MetSim
OLI Systems
Aspen Plus
HSC Chemistry
FactSage
Hydra/Medusa

Job description

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the group of Prof. Jihye Kim to conduct independent research in extractive metallurgy with emphasis on gallium electrochemical processing and flowsheet development. The role includes mentoring students and potential classroom involvement, in a 12-month full-time position with renewal possibilities.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in metallurgy or related fields and have experience in leaching, solvent extraction, electrodeposition,

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