Our research group intends to recruit a postdoctoral research associate. The position is currently under review and approval by our university. Please frequently check our website and the Virginia Tech Jobs website.

Graduate Research Assistants (January 2021 updated)

PhD Students in Mining & Minerals Engineering

Description

The research group of Dr. Wencai Zhang at Virginia Tech offers graduate research assistant positions. Successful candidates are expected to perform state-of-the-art research in the fields of critical material separation and purification, secondary resource characterization and utilization, as well as low-grade ore and mining waste utilization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in at least one of the following areas: froth flotation, solvent extraction, selective adsorption, and membrane-based separation.

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, and at least one degree in mining engineering, minerals engineering, metallurgical engineering, or a related field.

• Excellent undergraduate GPA.

• Demonstrated publication record.

• Excellent work ethic, time management, and organization skill.

Contact

Applicants who are interested in this position please send the following documents to Dr. Zhang at wencaizhang@vt.edu.

·   Resume

·   Transcripts

·   Name and contact of three referrers