Research Associate - CAST
Research Associate - CAST
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Job Description
Job Description
The Department of Mining & Minerals Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) invites applications for a research 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 of this position will include:
participating in current sponsored research surrounding rare earth preconcentration and extraction from both conventional and unconventional sources including coal byproducts and others.
supervising and conducting laboratory pilot and/or field work;
data reduction analysis and presentation
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.
Required Qualifications
Master of Science in mining engineering minerals engineering metallurgical engineering chemical engineering or a related field;
Advanced knowledge of surface and colloidal chemistry;
Prior experience in standard mineral processing techniques including crushing grinding screening flotation filtration and others.
Demonstrated expertise in thermodynamic modeling of rare earth phase behavior in solution
Strong communication skills;
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 operations related to ultrafine coal and mineral separations.
Knowledge and or experience in common mineral characterization methods including SEM XRD XRF digestions and ICP-MS
Demonstrated experience in rare earth extraction from unconventional sources including coal byproducts and clayey wastes.
Demonstrated experience in various rare earth leaching methods including acid leaching ion exchange leaching and activation leaching.
Demonstrated experience in using the Hydrophobic-Hydrophilic Separation (HHS) process for the preconcentration of rare earths from dilute solid feedstocks.
Demonstrated skills in mineral liberation studies using SEM and other devices.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience up to budget maximum.
Hours per week
40
Review Date
7/30/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Some travel is required; conference and meeting.
Please provide a writing sample or publication in your application materials.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Annie Lawrence at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
