Postdoctoral Researcher - Extractive Metallurgist

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Researcher - Extractive Metallurgist for Critical Mineral Recovery is an onsite role based in Golden, CO, with an annual salary range of $76,600 to $126,400. This position supports the Building Thermal Energy Sciences Group at the National Laboratory of the Rockies, focusing on critical mineral extraction and processing research. This role exists to conduct advanced research on the recovery, purification, and refining of metals. The researcher will design experimental setups, perform analytical work, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable metallurgical processes.

What you'll do

• Design laboratory experimental setups for mineral processing
• support hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical projects
• characterize samples using XRD, XRF, FTIR, and SEM
• perform thermodynamic analysis on metal systems
• lead peer-reviewed publications and technical reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

golden co

postdoc

research

metallurgy

critical minerals

onsite

national laboratory

energy innovation

phd required

$76.6k-$126.4k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short-term disability
• pension
• 403(b) with match
• life and AD&D insurance
• PTO and sick leave
• paid holidays.

Why this role

Focus on experimental research for critical mineral recovery in a national laboratory setting.

About the employer

National Laboratory of the Rockies is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.