Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and any

Access to recreation and cultural活动

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a Part Time Postdoctoral Research Associate I to develop and test methods for extracting and concentrating germanium and other trace metals from aqueous solutions, and to help design scaled-up extraction systems based on test results.

Duties include chemical analysis of mine solutions, supervising graduate and undergraduate researchers, and contributing to publications and proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, hydrometallurgy, or closely related field.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent resident, or protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test chemical methods for extracting, precipitating, and upgrading trace metals in aqueous solutions.
• Help optimize and scale up extraction, precipitation, and concentration systems for trace metals in hydrometallurgical solutions.
• Assist with chemical analysis and identification of metal and sulfur species in mine solutions.
• Aid in supervising and guiding chemistry-related research activities by graduate and undergraduate students.
• Lead or assist in publishing and presenting results and in writing proposals.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Student supervision

Experimental design

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, hydrometallurgy, or a closely related field

Tools

ICP methods

Hydrometallurgical processes

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate I

Posting Number: req26804

Department: Sch Mining Engr Mineral Res

Department Website Link: https://mining.arizona.edu/

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The School of Mining Engineering and Mineral Resources is recruiting for a postdoctoral research associate candidate.

The postdoctoral researcher will help (1) help develop and test methods of extracting and concentrating germanium and other trace metals from aqueous solutions; (2) help design of scaled-up extraction systems based on test results; (3) aid in chemical analysis and identification of relevant metal and sulfur species in solutions from mining and hydrometallurgical circuits.

This position is subject to federal ITAR/EAR regulations. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and test chemical methods for extracting, precipitating, and upgrading trace metals in aqueous solutions.
• Help optimize and scale up extraction, precipitation, and concentration systems for trace metals in hydrometallurgical solutions.
• Assist with chemical analysis and identification of metal and sulfur species in mine solutions, with additional experimental work as needed.
• Aid in supervising and guiding chemistry-related research activities by graduate and undergraduate students.
• Lead or assist in publishing and presenting results and in writing proposals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, hydrometallurgy, or a closely related field is required upon hire.
• Federal regulations require that the incumbent be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or have another protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to be ITAR/EAR compliant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with chemical reaction system design and scale-up is preferred.
• Experience with hydrometallurgical operations in mining is preferred.
• Familiarity with ICP methods and techniques is preferred.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

20

Job FTE

.50

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Contact Information for Candidates

Isabel Barton

Associate Professor

[e-mail]

Open Date

8/14/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

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