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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · 1 day ago

Analysis of Ore Materials Using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for Critical Minerals Processing

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$7,486/mo - $7,486/mo

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is seeking a post-Doctoral researcher to engage in projects with the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) focused on Critical Minerals. The role involves investigating ore materials using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to enhance understanding and processing of critical minerals.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Develop skills and knowledge in their field of study

Engage with new areas of basic and applied research

Network with world-class scientists

Exchange ideas and skills with the Laboratory community

Use state-of-the-art equipment

Contribute to answers for today's pressing scientific questions

Collaborate with the broader scientific and technical communities

Investigate ore materials and liquids containing critical minerals using multiple laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) systems

Identify interferences and examine strategies for overcoming these interferences

Understand the measurement and apply LIBS for the prospecting, identification, and processing of critical minerals in the field and process control environment

Become familiar with the design, fabrication, operation, and validation of class 4 laser sensing using LIBS

Become familiar with the integration of a LIBS system into a liquid process sensing and control apparatus and multi-sensor devices for identification and measurement of critical minerals in natural solid or liquid materials

Qualification

Laser spectroscopyOptical designStatistical data analysisTechnical paper writingPoster presentation

Required

have received a Doctoral degree within the last five years or be currently enrolled in a Doctoral degree program and complete the degree prior to the appointment start date