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Arbetsbeskrivning
As a research assistant you will expand your skills in the chemical laboratory. You will work in a very professional environment and you will be trained for several analytical methods.
Job description
Research assistant will participate at the project activities and co-operate with the research personnel. The main task will be to conduct chemical experiments in the laboratory, perform the analysis, evaluate the results and write the reports.
The department and the division
The Nuclear Chemistry / Industrial Materials recycling research group comprises 9 senior scientists and 13 PhD students and postdocs. The research group is highly international, both regarding international collaborations and in the staff, which currently represents 11 nationalities. The group is specialized in aqueous chemistry and solvent extraction and pyrometallurgy, being used for both recycling of materials and nuclear applications. The research has initially focused on the recovery of valuable and critical. Research projects include projects in the recycling of batteries, WEEE (electronic waste), car exhaust catalysts, and other items containing precious metals or REM. The investigation and recovery of metals from ash from incineration of municipal waste is another area of research in Industrial Materials Recycling. There is a pilot plant facility, where we have lab scale sets of leaching reactors, mixer-settlers, centrifuges and columns. The research of Industrial Materials Recycling is a part of the Competence Centre for recycling (CCR). Industrial Material Recycling is included in the division of Energy and Materials along with Nuclear Chemistry and Environmental Inorganic Chemistry.
Major responsibilities
Perform chemical experiments and analysis.
Qualifications
Experience with working in the chemical laboratory. Master degree in Science, or Chemistry or Material Engineering.
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.
Contract terms
This is a temporary position for three months only.
We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
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.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230495 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
Please follow the instructions for compiling an application for a research and teaching position at Chalmers.
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
One page where you:
- Introduce yourself
- Describe your motivation for applying to this position and what attracts you about Chalmers
- Describe how you support your colleagues and bring about a good working environment
- Include names and full contact information of two references that we can contact
CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
- Your CV (please see the CV guidelines).
- Include a list of publications.
Required documents:
- Certificate or Diploma verifying your doctoral degree
- Verification of leave, if relevant
- Documents verifying awards and recognitions stated in your CV, leadership or teaching activities, etc, and other documents relevant to support your application
Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Application deadline: 2023-09-15
For questions, please contact:
Martina Petranikova, Energy and Materials,
martina.petranikova@chalmers.se
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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!