Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Mining & Geological Engineering (Multiple Positions)

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Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Mining & Geological Engineering (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number req18823
Department Mining & Geological Engr
Department Website Link https://mge.engineering.arizona.edu
Location Main Campus
Address 1235 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights

The University of Arizona is seeking two postdoctoral scholars for a fully funded research project on critical minerals recovery from copper mine tailings. The project is highly interdisciplinary and synthesizes geology, (geo)chemistry, extractive metallurgy, environmental science, and systems engineering among other fields. The successful applicants will carry out research into one or more of the following areas and liaise with researchers working in others: remote sensing; analytical mineralogy; applied chemistry or geochemistry; extractive metallurgy; and techno-economic analysis. Ability to structure and work with multidisciplinary datasets is strongly preferred.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Conduct laboratory- and/or field-based research into the content, speciation, and recoverability of critical minerals in copper mine tailings.
    • Work with faculty and staff engaged in research on project
    • Help supervise students in same.
  • May include one or more of field sampling; mineral and water compositional analysis; processing and analyzing remote sensing images; and conducting extraction experiments.
  • Help coordinate across multiple areas of interdisciplinary project, including communications and data management.
  • Lead in or assist with writing manuscripts, presentations, reports, and proposals related to the project.
  • Contribute to teaching in field of expertise, e.g. but not limited to contributing guest lectures, leading short courses and workshops, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in a field relevant to tailings research, such as: chemistry, geology, mineralogy, extractive metallurgy, mining engineering, environmental science, materials science, chemical engineering.
  • Selected candidate must have Ph.D. conferred upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in or familiarity with the mining industry.
  • Experience structuring and working with large interdisciplinary datasets.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.00
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $56,484 – $68,604
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 2
Target Hire Date 4/1/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Isabel Barton
Assistant Professor
[email protected]
Open Date 3/4/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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