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Title posted on indeed.com - Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomining
Posted on September 05, 2024 by Employer details Laurentian University, MIRARCO Mining Innovation
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*Job Description* This is a 1- to 2-year, full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship (with a possibility of extension). This opportunity is funded as part of the project ?Piloting of bioleaching processes for recovery of battery metals (Ni and Co) from pyrrhotite tailings? under the CMRDD (Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration program) federal initiative. The objective is to perform continuous pilot campaigns to compare three competing bioleaching technologies developed with academic, industry and government research partners to demonstrate which one provides the most efficient, economic and environmentally sustainable method for the recovering of nickel, cobalt and copper from pyrrhotite-rich tailings. We are seeking highly motivated candidates in the broad area of biomining, biotechnology, applied and environmental microbiology or related fields to conduct high-level scientific and technological research. The research will involve developing processes and systems for biohydrometallurgy, bench- and pilot-scale bioleaching, geochemical and microbiological monitoring, use of state-to-the-art genomic methods, and recovery of metals from solution. *Requirements* * A doctoral degree in microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biological sciences, environmental sciences or a closely-related discipline is essential. * Experience in scientific/technological research in academia, industry, government, not-for-profit is required. * Previous experience with pilot bioreactor operation and engineering would be greatly advantageous. * Familiarity with typical laboratory equipment (pH and ORP measurements, cell counts, ICP, etc.) and data processing (metal recovery rate, mass and acid/base balance, etc.) used in biomining and remediation is essential. * Knowledge of basic microbiological (aseptic work, cultivations in liquid and on solid media, etc.) and biomolecular techniques (such as PCR, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, etc.) would be beneficial. * Knowledge and experience in metal recovery techniques and bioinformatics would also be beneficial. * Experience with scientific publishing and presenting would be advantageous. * Holding at least a G2 license would be beneficial. *Working Conditions* The primary place of work is MIRARCO laboratory and pilot facilities located in Greater Sudbury, ON Canada. *Application details* If you are qualified and are interested in this role, please send your CV and a cover letter to info@mirarco.org. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2024. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $60,000.00 per year Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2024-09-30- LocationGreater Sudbury, ON
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- Salary$60,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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