Postdoctoral Fellow (in-situ Copper Mining)

UBC

Vancouver, Canada
$75,000-$80,000 py
On-site
Reactive-transport code experience (min3p, pflotran, etc.)
Computational modeling in hydrogeology/geochemistry
High-performance computing environments (hpc clusters)
Support research on in-situ copper mining, focusing on computational modeling

Job Summary

  • Support research on in-situ copper mining, focusing on computational modeling.
  • Assemble geological, mineralogical, and hydrogeological information to create conceptual models.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of geologists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, and hydrometallurgists across four universities.

Matching Summary

Support research on in-situ copper mining, focusing on computational modeling.

Salary

$75,000-$80,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Reactive-transport code experience (MIN3P, PFLOTRAN, etc.)
  • Computational modeling in hydrogeology/geochemistry
  • High-performance computing environments (HPC clusters)
  • Formulating research problems collaboratively
  • Managing and communicating with diverse teams

Nice-to-have

  • PEST, model calibration, and uncertainty analysis
  • Independent work and initiative
  • Collaborating across multiple universities

Key Requirements

  • PhD in geological engineering, hydrogeology, geochemistry, chemical engineering, hydrometallurgy, mining engineering or closely related discipline
  • Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
  • Familiarity with ore-body geology (porphyry, sediment-hosted)
  • Familiarity with oxidation/reduction processes, acid leaching, and buffering effects
  • Ability to begin research by September, 2026

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