Postdoctoral Appointee – Hydrometallurgical Process Engineering and Chemical Separations
Core
Conduct research in chemical process engineering, separations, and process intensification for recovering critical materials from primary and secondary feedstocks.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Hydrometallurgy & Chemical Separations)
Builds
Experimental systems, pilot-scale testing setups, and technical reports for critical material recovery
Domain
Energy & Materials Science (Hydrometallurgy, Rare Earths, Chemical Engineering)
Required skills
Experimental research design, process instrumentation, data analysis, technical documentation, independent research execution, scientific communication
Preferred skills
Inorganic chemical separation processes, aqueous lanthanide/rare earth chemistry, rotating mechanical equipment operation
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, data acquisition systems, process controls
Responsibilities
Design and operate bench- and pilot-scale chemical process equipment; execute experiments on separation processes and fluid handling; analyze experimental data to assess process performance; develop test plans and standard operating procedures; integrate instrumentation and controls for experimental platforms; present results in reviews, meetings, and publications; contribute to white papers and research proposals
Seniority
Postdoctoral, hands-on IC