Phoenix Tailings

9.4. Senior R&D Scientist -Pyrometallurgy

Woburn, MA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$170kDetected 75 days ago

SEMMechanical DesignThermodynamics

About the role

About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production.
Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels.

Design and execute pyrometallurgical experiments focused on critical metals recovery, refining, purification, and production.
Develop and optimize process conditions including temperature profile, pressure, atmosphere, residence time, feed composition, reaction pathway, and product collection.
Build process-performance relationships that connect operating conditions to throughput, energy use, product quality, equipment reliability, and scalability.

2-3+ years of experience in pyrometallurgy, high-temperature processing, vacuum metallurgy, thermal process development, extractive metallurgy, or related applied R&D.
Hands-on experience operating high-temperature furnaces, vacuum furnaces, induction systems, thermal reactors, vacuum pumps, gauges, seals, and related equipment.
Strong understanding of thermodynamics, phase equilibria, reaction kinetics, heat transfer, mass transport, volatilization, reduction, and condensation behavior.
Experience designing and running experiments involving metals, oxides, salts, slags, refractories, reactive materials, or high-temperature process streams.
Familiarity with analytical and characterization techniques such as ICP-OES/MS, XRF, XRD, SEM/EDS, TGA/DSC, particle analysis, or related tools.
Ability to troubleshoot complex thermal and vacuum systems and translate results into practical process improvements.
PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role.
100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee.
Unlimited PTO.
Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.

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Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Senior R&D Electrochemist to develop and advance electrochemical systems that enable cleaner, more efficient production of critical metals.
This role will help drive the core science behind Phoenix Tailings' clean metals platform by designing experiments, improving electrochemical performance, and translating lab-scale results into scalable process improvements.
You will play a direct role in building the technology needed to produce the critical materials that power the future.
Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.

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