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The Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering at The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist to:

• Conduct hands-on laboratory research with minimal guidance on critical aspects of the industry-sponsored research programs to meet the goals, timeline and deliverables
• Work closely with the PDRS and the PIs to develop and implement project and experimental plan. Provide leadership in the technical management of projects on a daily basis.
• Co-supervise MS and PhD students
• Develop specialty laboratory techniques and protocols required for the new projects and train other team members: a) electrochemical techniques using mineral and metal electrodes to investigate interfacial chemistry interactions between novel chemicals, sulfide minerals and precious metals (PGM, Au and Ag), b) techniques to develop interfacial properties of homologous series of novel chemicals, c) Raman spectroscopy to evaluate feasibility of mineral sorting.
• Work closely with the PDRS in setting up the newly acquired scientific instruments in the new mining lab
• Work with the project team to generate high quality scientific and technical reports
• Provide expertise in preparing proposals on the following specific topics to be submitted to the industry sponsor: a) Novel electrochemical technique for mine waters valorization and remediation, and b) Advanced Sorting and Pre-concentration using novel timegated Raman.
• In collaboration with the PDRS and the PIs prepare proposals on other topics which are already in the project pipeline
• Present research outcomes to industry sponsors and in scientific and technical meetings
• Provide guidance to graduate students to prepare manuscripts for publications
• Work and communicate effectively in the project team
• Comply with EHS laboratory safety guidelines and best practices. Work closely with the PDRS to promote a strong safety culture in the team and in the laboratory

The candidate is expected to have a PhD in a related science and education field.

Salary range is from $66,100 - $124,913

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including
but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses,
specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and
reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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