Postdoctoral Researcher – Critical Elements at Mineral-Water Interfaces
Core
Investigating the distribution and chemical/structural behavior of critical elements at mineral-water interfaces using advanced characterization.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Experimental Scientist)
Builds
Scientific knowledge and publications on interfacial geochemistry and materials science
Domain
Geochemistry, Materials Science, Interfacial Science
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Synchrotron scattering and imaging, In-situ characterization, Material synthesis and characterization, Multimodal data analysis, Experimental apparatus development
Preferred skills
Electrical double layer theory, Solid-liquid phase transitions, Mineral processing, Experimental apparatus development
Technologies
Advanced Photon Source, Electron microscopy, Atomic force microscopy
Responsibilities
Conduct research on critical element distribution at mineral-water interfaces, Perform synchrotron scattering and imaging experiments, Develop and apply in-situ characterization approaches, Prepare and characterize materials using laboratory techniques, Analyze and interpret complex experimental datasets, Communicate research results through publications and presentations
Seniority
Postdoctoral (0-5 years post-PhD)