Sending this position announcement on behalf of Erika La Plante. Please share. Postdoctoral Researcher - Geochemistry/Minerals Processing/Carbon Sequestration<https://sciences.academickeys.com/job/kpny7hx4> University of California, Davis The Materials Chemistry Laboratory (MCL) at the University of California, Davis invites applications from highly motivated individuals for a Postdoctoral Researcher position to work on technologies that enable carbon dioxide-negative critical metal mining at a global scale. The successful candidate will work on electrochemical approaches for lithium and nickel extraction with concurrent carbon dioxide mineralization and the low-temperature synthesis of minerals. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment with a team of chemical engineers, materials scientists and engineers, and process engineers to develop a commercially relevant-scale process for the continuous production of carbonates and critical metal-containing hydroxides. The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Qualifications and Skills: * Ph.D. degree in Geochemistry/Process Engineering/Environmental Engineering or a related field * Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of aqueous phase dissolution and precipitation reactions * Strong laboratory experience in investigations of mineral/rock reactivity (materials characterization, dissolution/precipitation measurements, etc.) * Proficiency in geochemical modeling * Strong knowledge of silicate and carbonate mineralogy and chemistry The successful candidate will be expected to take personal initiative to structure tasks to meet project functions and author novel publications. The candidate will also be expected to mentor students, fulfill project administration functions, and assist in proposal development. The candidate is expected to meet programmed project goals and respond to deliverable timelines as are typical in collaborative research. All positions are programmed for a 1-year duration but can be extended by mutual agreement. If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position, please provide (as a single pdf file e-mailed to Prof. Erika La Plante, eclaplante@ucdavis.edu<mailto:eclaplante@ucdavis.edu>): a detailed resume/CV, a short personal statement explaining your scientific and research interests, and contact information for three referees in support of your application. Referees will not be contacted without prior explicit consent from the applicant. Salary: $64,480 -$77,327, depending on experience Kathryn L. Nagy Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Professor and Head Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences University of Illinois Chicago