Hydrometallurgical processing of steel industry waste residues

Hydrometallurgical processing of the waste became a sustainable tool with lower environmental impact. The competence in this field will be more and more required and appreciated in the academic and industrial establishments.

Information about the research
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is the largest dpartment at Chalmers with approximately 330 employees. The research focus is sustainability and a better environment.

At the Division of Energy and Materials we have a diverse research activity, focusing on different aspects of material and energy related questions. The division includes Environmental Inorganic Chemistry, working with applications of high temperature corrosion with research applied to fuel cells, biomass and waste fired boilers. We also perform research in the field of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Oxide Chemistry and Theoretical Chemistry involving advanced modeling. The Industrial Materials Recycling group focuses mainly on the recycling of metals including Rare Earth Metals (REM) from different secondary sources, including ashes, with different methods.

The Nuclear Chemistry group focuses on research for applications in the nuclear industry: novel nuclear fuels, research relating to accidents, final repositories and the reuse of used nuclear fuel through partitioning and transmutation. Also included is research related to radiopharmaceutical applications and radioecology.
For further information please visit: https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/chem/research/energymaterials

This research project will focus on the development of recycling processes using hydrometallurgical techniques. The project also includes cooperation with steel and recycling companies.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a PhD student is to conduct your own research for your doctoral studies. This involves the practical work together with graduate courses. You will also be involved in teaching tasks and possibly other departmental duties, not exceeding 20% of the position. In this PhD student position you will mainly investigate the material composition of steel making waste. You should determine the optimal conditions for the hydro-chemical treatment of the material. The work should also aim to develop a hydrometallurgical process for waste decontamination. Developed technology should be optimized in the pilot plant scale. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications
You must have completed M. Sc. or equivalent in chemistry or chemical engineering and proven experience as an experimental worker in a chemical laboratory is needed. You have an excellent knowledge of English and ability to analyse and write scientific articles. Specialist education in metallurgical or hydro-chemistry is appreciated. Proficiency in Swedish is a merit. You have to be self-motivated and have a problem-solving attitude along with a great ability to collaborate with others.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
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Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

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Application deadline: 30 July, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Assistant Professor Martina Petranikova,
Energy and Materials,
martina.petranikova@chalmers.se,
031-7722946
   



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