Doctoral student (licentiate) in Pyro- and Hydrometallurgical Processing
Core
Investigate technology metals recovery from overlooked raw material sources using hydrometallurgical extraction and high-temperature processes to improve European competences in critical raw materials refining.
Role type
Doctoral student (licentiate) in Pyro- and Hydrometallurgical Processing
Builds
Experimental data and scientific analysis for metal recovery from underutilized raw materials, industrial side streams, and tailings.
Domain
Materials science and metallurgy
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Material science, metallurgy, experimental laboratory work, computational skills, leaching, solid/liquid separation, selective precipitation, solution analysis (AAS, ICP), solid analysis (SEM-EDS, XRD)
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
AAS, ICP, SEM-EDS, XRD
Responsibilities
Conduct material characterization and experimental laboratory work; Perform critical analysis of scientific literature and experimental data; Investigate hydrometallurgical extraction of target elements from underutilized raw materials; Address challenges related to new raw materials and fundamental reactions in refining processes; Analyze solutions and solids to identify mineralogy, chemistry, and time-dependent behavior; Collaborate with research and industrial partners; Travel within Europe for collaboration purposes.
Seniority
Doctoral student (Licentiate)