University of Exeter 
Exeter, United Kingdom Offer Summary
The University of Exeter seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mining Engineering for a full-time role from March 2027 to December 2029. Based in Exeter, United Kingdom, the position offers a starting salary of £44,352 on Grade F, depending on experience. The successful candidate will conduct fundamental and applied research on innovative extraction methods for unconventional copper ores, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and industry partners. Applicants must hold a relevant PhD or equivalent expertise, demonstrating national recognition and the ability to lead research programs, secure funding, and supervise others. This role is part of a Russell Group university committed to diversity and social justice, offering extensive staff benefits including generous parental leave and support for intellectual growth within a collaborative academic environment.
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Project Description
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mining Engineering
This full time post is available as a fixed term contract from 1 March 2027 until 31 December 2029.
The starting salary will be from £44,352 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
The Role
The Faculty of Environment, Science and the Economy wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mining Engineering to carry out fundamental and applied mining engineering research relating to the development of new innovative approaches for the extraction of unconventional copper ores, working collaboratively with researchers from a wide range of disciplines and industry partners.
About You
The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in the subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further informationPlease contact Rich Crane, r.crane@exeter.ac.uk - Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
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