Postdoc: Green Metal Recycling & Mechanochemistry

Helsingin yliopisto; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthesis and Analysis within the Department of Chemistry. The fixed-term 12-month position may extend, starting as soon as possible, to develop closed-loop dissolution and scalable recycling methodologies using green chemistry.

Responsibilities include protocol development for metal recycling, advanced characterization (NMR, PXRD, HRMS, ICP-MS/AES), supervision of students, and dissemination through publications and

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related field required.
• Experience in coordination chemistry, metal compounds or catalysis is advantageous.
• Strong motivation for multidisciplinary research and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop recycling protocols for platinum group metals and rare-earth elements.
• Characterize reaction mixtures and isolated materials.
• Supervise undergraduate, graduate, and visiting students.
• Present findings at scientific meetings and prepare manuscripts for publication.

Skills

NMR

PXRD

HRMS

ICP-MS/AES

Coordination chemistry

Organometallic chemistry

Catalysis

Organic synthesis

Mechanochemistry

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthesis and Analysis within the Department of Chemistry. The fixed-term 12-month position may extend, starting as soon as possible, to develop closed-loop dissolution and scalable recycling methodologies using green chemistry.

Responsibilities include protocol development for metal recycling, advanced characterization (NMR, PXRD, HRMS, ICP-MS/AES), supervision of students, and dissemination through publications and