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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mining Engineering: Innovative Extraction of Unconventional Copper Ores University of Exeter in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

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Mining Engineering

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This is a full-time, fixed-term salaried post from 1 March 2027 to 31 December 2029. The starting salary is from £44,352 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. No studentship or tuition funding is provided.

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Jan 6, 2027

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About this position

The University of Exeter is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mining Engineering to conduct fundamental and applied research on innovative approaches for extracting unconventional copper ores.

Based in Cornwall, United Kingdom, the successful researcher will work collaboratively with researchers from multiple disciplines and industry partners. The role is hosted by the Faculty of Environment, Science and the Economy and runs on a fixed-term contract from 1 March 2027 to 31 December 2029.

Applicants should hold a relevant PhD or possess equivalent qualifications or experience in a related field. Candidates are expected to demonstrate specialist expertise sufficient to develop research programmes and methodologies, formulate research objectives and proposals, contribute to securing research funding, present findings at conferences and events, collaborate effectively, supervise others, and undertake team leadership when required.

The starting salary is from £44,352 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. The application deadline is 6 January 2027 at 23:59. For further information, contact Rich Crane at [email protected] and consult the full job description and person specification.

Funding details

This is a full-time, fixed-term salaried post from 1 March 2027 to 31 December 2029. The starting salary is from £44,352 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. No studentship or tuition funding is provided.

What's required

Applicants must possess a relevant PhD or an equivalent qualification or experience in a related field. Candidates should have sufficient specialist knowledge to develop research programmes and methodologies, be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals, identify research funding sources and contribute to securing funds, and present at conferences and other events. The successful applicant should be a nationally recognised authority in the subject area, work collaboratively, supervise others, and act as a team leader when required.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Exeter careers portal using the vacancy page. Review the full job description and person specification before submitting the application. Contact the HR Helpdesk for application-process assistance or Rich Crane for role-specific information.

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