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Virginia Tech

Location: BlacksburgVA 24061 Document ID: AB434-0N15 Posted on: 2018-02-0202/02/2018 Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-03-04
 

Postdoctoral Associate

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT-serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.

Position Summary:
The Department of Mining & Minerals Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position. The successful applicant is expected to play an active role in the research conducted by the Center for Advanced Separation Technologies ( CAST ), which focuses on mineral processing, physical and chemical separations, and colloid chemistry.
Responsibilities will include:
• participating in current sponsored research surrounding rare earth element recovery from coal byproducts and/or other initiatives;
• supervising and conducting laboratory and/or field work;
• report and manuscript writing;
• presenting at technical forums and conferences;
• co-developing new proposals for sponsored research; and
• co-supervising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers.
In addition to these specific responsibilities, the successful applicant will be expected to work independently on his or her own publications and research.

Required Qualifications:
• PhD in engineering (by Jan. 1, 2018), and at least one degree in mining engineering, minerals engineering, metallurgical engineering, or a related field;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• The ability to manage people and work well on a diverse team;
• Excellent work ethic, time management, and organizational skill;
• A commitment to safe work practices in the laboratory and field

Preferred Qualifications:
• Practical knowledge and experience in mineral processing and/or hydrometallurgical operations;
• Advanced knowledge of surface and colloidal chemistry;
• Demonstrated expertise in process modeling, process design, numerical optimization, and techno-economic analysis;
• Credentials and characteristics that show a trajectory toward future employment as a tenure-track faculty at a research intensive institution;
• PE or EIT Designation.



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