Chemical Scientist: Critical Mineral Separations Leader

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Materials Scientists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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About the role

Idaho National Laboratory invites applications for chemical scientists to advance novel separations for critical materials production. You will collaborate with geologists, chemists, engineers, and computational scientists to develop scalable beneficiation and separation methods. The role emphasizes developing an independent, funded research portfolio, disseminating results through high-impact publications, and partnering with industry to deploy technologies.

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