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Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

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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!
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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
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Isabel Barton
Associate Professor
fay1@arizona.edu
Open Date
8/14/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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