Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering jobs in United States
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University of Kentucky · 2 months ago

Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering

positionGreater Lexington Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Kentucky is seeking to hire a faculty member in Mining Engineering with a joint appointment in Chemical and Materials Engineering. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Extractive Metallurgy, Metallurgy, or a closely related field and will be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

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Qualification

Ph.D. in MetallurgyExperience in Mining IndustryTeaching ExcellenceResearch CommitmentService Commitment

Required

Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering, metallurgy or a closely related field
Candidates for the position must hold a Ph.D. degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Metallurgy, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Must be committed to excellence in the areas of teaching, research, and service

Preferred

Experience in the mining industry will be viewed favorably
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the mining industry
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the extractive metallurgy industry

Company

University of Kentucky

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The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
dateFounded in 1990
location
Hazard, Kentucky, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/ruralhealth

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.6M
Key Investors
Health Resources and Services Administration
2023-03-31Grant· $2.6M

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