CareerPlan

Postdoctoral Scholar in the Center for Critical Minerals at the EMS Energy Institute

Penn State University ParkFull-time2026-06-09 → 2026-11-12
On-site · United States

Core

Conduct applied and fundamental research on extracting critical minerals (including rare earth elements) from primary and secondary sources using hydro/pyrometallurgical processes.

Role type

Postdoctoral Scholar (Research)

Builds

Pilot-scale research operations for mineral processing

Domain

Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Critical Minerals

Deliverable

research

Required skills

mineral processing, hydro/pyrometallurgical processes, research proposal writing, academic publishing

Preferred skills

pilot-scale research operations experience

Technologies

hydro/pyrometallurgical processes

Responsibilities

Conduct applied and fundamental research involving mineral processing and hydro/pyrometallurgical processes; Assist in research proposals; Document research findings in reports and referred journals.

Seniority

Postdoctoral