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JOB TITLE:
Research Professional I - Critical Mineral/Rare Earth Element Separation and Extraction Researcher
JOB PURPOSE:
Work under the guidance of the SER Research Professional III, Program Manager, Center Director(s), or Senior Director of Research on applied energy research to yield energy-driven economic development for Wyoming. To assist with laboratory experiments in the research area of extraction and separation of rare earth elements and critical minerals from coal waste streams, coal over burden and under burden, and other Wyoming mineral locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Undertake research based on energy-related subject matter expertise.
Conduct energy-related research tasks as requested by supervisor.
Present verbally, prepare reports and other materials as needed to communicate the results.
Actively participate in team meetings
Regular, predictable attendance is required to perform the essential duties of this position.
Follow and execute lab methods in completion of experiments for different critical mineral feedstocks
Follow and execute lab methods and in completion of experiments for separation of extracted material
Identify and troubleshoot operational and process quality problems
Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments
Assist with the development of strategies to support lab through commercial-scale implementation
Assist with proposal development and implementation
Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments for extraction and separation experiments
Generate and implement ideas and opportunities for unit optimization
Maintain project deliverables and timelines
Compile and present technical research to audiences of differing education
Assist with scale up and commercialization efforts
Participate in technoeconomic and life-cycle analysis
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Read, understand, and follow safety procedures
Develop and follow research methodologies and standard operating procedures
Develop and follow laboratory and safety protocols
Maintain laboratory workspace and regularly document state of laboratory facilities
Ensure functionality of instruments and support equipment
Accurately document work in progress
Interface with Senior Research Professionals to purchase consumables
Interface with Senior Research Professionals to effectively communicate the need for updates/improvements to facility including new instrumentation and support equipment
Design, organize, and coordinate scientific and/or engineering research projects
Use independent judgment to develop model concepts and approaches for advancing research
Draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings
Communicate clearly and concisely
Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment
Draft technical scientific reports and publications
COMPETENCIES specific to the job:
Extraction of rare earth elements and critical minerals
Separation techniques
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Formal presentation skills
Excellent writing skills
Quality orientation
Analysis
Technical/professional knowledge
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Physicist, Geochemist, Economist, Data/GIS/Computer Science, Visualization, social sciences related to energy development, etc.)
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the
University Vehicle Use Policy
.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
MS in Chemical Engineering or a relevant discipline prior to the commencement of the appointment
Lab experience with extraction and/or separation processes (1-3 years)
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to interdisciplinary research
Experience with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA
)
Experience in the extraction and/or separation of critical minerals from diverse feedstock such as coal and coal by-products
Proven experience in an industrial setting
Process commercialization experience
Experience in leading grant funded programs
Experience with collaboration with other SER Centers of Excellence, e.g., Center for Economic Geology Research
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email
jobapps@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit
http://visitlaramie.org/
JOB TITLE:
Research Professional I - Critical Mineral/Rare Earth Element Separation and Extraction Researcher
JOB PURPOSE:
Work under the guidance of the SER Research Professional III, Program Manager, Center Director(s), or Senior Director of Research on applied energy research to yield energy-driven economic development for Wyoming. To assist with laboratory experiments in the research area of extraction and separation of rare earth elements and critical minerals from coal waste streams, coal over burden and under burden, and other Wyoming mineral locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Undertake research based on energy-related subject matter expertise.
Conduct energy-related research tasks as requested by supervisor.
Present verbally, prepare reports and other materials as needed to communicate the results.
Actively participate in team meetings
Regular, predictable attendance is required to perform the essential duties of this position.
Follow and execute lab methods in completion of experiments for different critical mineral feedstocks
Follow and execute lab methods and in completion of experiments for separation of extracted material
Identify and troubleshoot operational and process quality problems
Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments
Assist with the development of strategies to support lab through commercial-scale implementation
Assist with proposal development and implementation
Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments for extraction and separation experiments
Generate and implement ideas and opportunities for unit optimization
Maintain project deliverables and timelines
Compile and present technical research to audiences of differing education
Assist with scale up and commercialization efforts
Participate in technoeconomic and life-cycle analysis
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Read, understand, and follow safety procedures
Develop and follow research methodologies and standard operating procedures
Develop and follow laboratory and safety protocols
Maintain laboratory workspace and regularly document state of laboratory facilities
Ensure functionality of instruments and support equipment
Accurately document work in progress
Interface with Senior Research Professionals to purchase consumables
Interface with Senior Research Professionals to effectively communicate the need for updates/improvements to facility including new instrumentation and support equipment
Design, organize, and coordinate scientific and/or engineering research projects
Use independent judgment to develop model concepts and approaches for advancing research
Draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings
Communicate clearly and concisely
Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment
Draft technical scientific reports and publications
COMPETENCIES specific to the job:
Extraction of rare earth elements and critical minerals
Separation techniques
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Formal presentation skills
Excellent writing skills
Quality orientation
Analysis
Technical/professional knowledge
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Physicist, Geochemist, Economist, Data/GIS/Computer Science, Visualization, social sciences related to energy development, etc.)
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the
University Vehicle Use Policy
.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
MS in Chemical Engineering or a relevant discipline prior to the commencement of the appointment
Lab experience with extraction and/or separation processes (1-3 years)
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to interdisciplinary research
Experience with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA
)
Experience in the extraction and/or separation of critical minerals from diverse feedstock such as coal and coal by-products
Proven experience in an industrial setting
Process commercialization experience
Experience in leading grant funded programs
Experience with collaboration with other SER Centers of Excellence, e.g., Center for Economic Geology Research
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email
jobapps@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit
http://visitlaramie.org/
