Job description
Rolla, MO
Job ID: 53965
Hiring Department
Mining and Explosives Engineering
Job Description
Missouri University of Science and Technology’s O’Keefe Critical Minerals Center is looking for a post-doctoral fellow to assist in its research initiatives. The Missouri Department of Economic Development recently awarded the O’Keefe Center $15.5 million to build capacity and conduct a 2-year feasibility study to evaluate the viability of producing battery-grade materials from Missouri critical minerals sources. The successful candidate will assist the center director and the research team to administer this research program and advance his/her own relevant research. Their duties will include project management, helping to coordinate research meetings, assembling individual sections into final and progress reports, and providing general support to the leadership team. The successful candidate will also be expected to help the leadership team draft grant proposal applications related to critical minerals.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement:
PhD in economics, engineering, or science.
Preferred Requirements:
Research experience in sustainability (including life cycle assessment) or critical minerals. They should also have a record of publishing in quality journals and strong technical communication skills.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
How to apply
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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