Postdoctoral Research Associate I

Postdoctoral Research Associate I

The School of Mining Engineering and Mineral Resources is recruiting for a postdoctoral research associate candidate. The postdoctoral researcher will help (1) 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, fay1