Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Colorado School of Mines)

Supervisor: James Ranville Start date and end date: August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026 Funding: CASERM, TSA-SMI Solutions Annual Salary Rate: $80,000 Job Summary Successful applicant will perform research on nanogeoscience as related to mineral deposits, rare earth recovery, and atmospheric particles. The position involves analysis of nanoparticles in environmental samples using single-particle ICP-MS, field flow fractionation, electron microscopy, and single particle optical sensing. The applicant will be required to travel to field sites to collect sediment and water samples. Primary Responsibilities Characterize nanoparticles using single particle ICP-QMS and ICP-TOF-MS. Collect field samples for mineral exploration and resource recovery from mine wastes Collect and interpret data and submit publications to scientific journals Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned Supports the analysis of samples by ICP-OES Manages graduate students Minimum Qualifications PhD in related field Research in nanogeoscience using ICP-MS in single particle mode to characterize nanoparticles Use of field flow fractionation to examine nanominerals Experience in collecting and interpreting XANES and XAFS data Operate and maintain ICP-MS and ICP-OES instrumentation Ability to perform field sampling of surface waters Preferred Qualifications Postdoctoral Experience Demonstrated PhD-level research abilities About Mines & The Department Mines is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and ranks number one as the best public school in the state for best value colleges. Mines is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. The campus location offers a small-town ambiance with close proximity to all that the Denver metropolitan area has to offer with an abundance of cultural events, museums, theaters and sporting venues. An arid climate and an average 300 days of sunshine per year make the area an ideal place to live, work and play. We seek individuals who value a diverse and inclusive community – offering different perspectives, experiences, and cultures that enrich the educational and work experience. To learn more about the Chemistry Department visit www.chemistry.mines.edu. Equal Opportunity Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety. Annual Rate and Benefits $70,000 - $73,000 annual pay rate Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes: Fully paid health and dental premiums Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus. Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents) Free RTD Ecopass All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits. How to Apply Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status) and upload a resume/CV (required). References will not be collected or contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. Contact Kathleen Feighny, Human Resources, at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions about this opportunity. It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at  hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance. Successful Completion of a background investigation is required for this position. *Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting* If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Supervisor: James Ranville
Start date and end date: August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Funding: CASERM, TSA-SMI Solutions
Annual Salary Rate: $80,000

Job Summary
Successful applicant will perform research on nanogeoscience as related to mineral deposits, rare earth recovery, and atmospheric particles. The position involves analysis of nanoparticles in environmental samples using single-particle ICP-MS, field flow fractionation, electron microscopy, and single particle optical sensing. The applicant will be required to travel to field sites to collect sediment and water samples.

Primary Responsibilities

Characterize nanoparticles using single particle ICP-QMS and ICP-TOF-MS.

Collect field samples for mineral exploration and resource recovery from mine wastes

Collect and interpret data and submit publications to scientific journals

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Supports the analysis of samples by ICP-OES

Manages graduate students

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in related field

Research in nanogeoscience using ICP-MS in single particle mode to characterize nanoparticles

Use of field flow fractionation to examine nanominerals

Experience in collecting and interpreting XANES and XAFS data

Operate and maintain ICP-MS and ICP-OES instrumentation

Ability to perform field sampling of surface waters

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral Experience

Demonstrated PhD-level research abilities

About Mines & The Department
Mines is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and ranks number one as the best public school in the state for best value colleges. Mines is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. The campus location offers a small-town ambiance with close proximity to all that the Denver metropolitan area has to offer with an abundance of cultural events, museums, theaters and sporting venues. An arid climate and an average 300 days of sunshine per year make the area an ideal place to live, work and play. We seek individuals who value a diverse and inclusive community – offering different perspectives, experiences, and cultures that enrich the educational and work experience. To learn more about the Chemistry Department visit www.chemistry.mines.edu.

Equal Opportunity
Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Annual Rate and Benefits
$70,000 - $73,000 annual pay rate

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

Fully paid health and dental premiums

Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.

Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution

Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)

Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply
Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status) and upload a resume/CV (required). References will not be collected or contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.
Contact Kathleen Feighny, Human Resources, at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions about this opportunity.
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at  hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful Completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting