The post
The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr Hannah Hughes and Prof Jens Andersen at Camborne School of Mines on the Penryn Campus.
This EU/UKRI funded post is available from 1st December 2022 to 31st May 2026.
The successful applicant will be supporting the EU/UKRI funded ENICON project on developing novel processing methods for Ni-Co ores within Europe.
The post will include the collection and characterisation of ores, mineral concentrates, process intermediates and waste (including leachates) from various mines and sources, using optical and electron microscopy, in situ mineralogical analytical techniques (Electron Microprobe, LA-ICPMS, QEMSCAN) alongside bulk geochemical analysis (XRF, AAS, ICP-MS). A mass balance approach will be developed to understand the deportment of metals (and potential co-products and deleterious components) and causes of losses. The work will also involve the write-up of operating procedures, technical manuals, progress reports and scientific publications.
About you
The successful applicant will have a PhD (or nearing completion) in geology, geoscience or related discipline and with a background in the mineralogy and analytical geochemistry of sulphide and oxide ores. Experience with the investigation of ores by reflected and transmitted light optical microscopy is essential. It is also desirable for you to have experience with electron-probe microanalysis, laser-ablation ICP-MS or equivalent methods. You should have knowledge of health, safety and quality control in laboratory environments.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.
What we can offer you
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively with project partners across Europe to produce internationally exciting research;
- Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Cornwall close to beaches and moorland and with a thriving cultural community.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
For further information please contact Jens Andersen, e-mail [email protected].
The closing date for completed applications is 31st August 2022. Interviews are expected to take place during September.
Please note that as of 1st September 2022 our colleges and schools will be moving into a new structure which will consist of the following three Faculties – Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, and Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences