Postdoc Researcher/PRRC

POSTDOC RESEARCHER

DEPT:

PRRC REG  TEMP 

FULL TIME

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PART TIME



STARTING

RATE or

SALARY RANGE

$55,000

• $60,000 Employees being promoted to a higher classified position receive the minimum for the position or a pay rate adjustment of 8% whichever is greater.

All regular positions also entitle the employee to several benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement which is largely paid by New Mexico Tech for the employee and dependents.

INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH

04/03/2026

CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN FIRST TO TEMPORARY AND REGULAR TECH EMPLOYEES WHO APPLY WITHIN THE 7 DAY INTERNAL POSTING. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 7 DAY POSTING MARGIN WILL BE CONSIDERED WITH OTHER OUTSIDE APPLICANTS.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position supports federally and state-funded research projects on water treatment and critical minerals recover. The role contributes to the execution of research activities by conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and preparing technical reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts. This position also provide mentorship and guidance to graduate students and undergraduate students.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducting laboratory experiments Preparing technical reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts Mentorship to graduate students

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. or other doctorate level equivalent in membranes and membrane-base separations. Membrane dope formulation and preparation. Membranes-based processes performance evaluation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Membrane process modeling.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

(f)requently, (o)ccasionally, or (s)eldom 0

• 15 pounds O 15
• 30 pounds S 30
• 50 pounds 50
• 100 pounds 100 + pounds

PHYSICAL DEMANDS