Postdoc: Sustainable Metal Recycling & Synthesis

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI; Finland; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthesis and Analysis. The fixed-term 12-month position involves designing closed-loop dissolution/activation methods for recycling platinum group metals, with a focus on green chemistry and mechanochemistry.

Responsibilities include developing protocols, characterizing materials, supervising students, and publishing results in international journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field required.
• Strong motivation for multidisciplinary metal recycling research.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop recycling protocols for various metals.
• Advanced characterization of reaction mixtures and products.
• Supervise undergraduate, graduate and visiting students.
• Prepare manuscripts and grant proposals; present findings at meetings.

Skills

Research skills

English proficiency

Independent working

Cross-disciplinary mindset

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

NMR

PXRD

HRMS

ICP-MS/AES

Job description

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthesis and Analysis. The fixed-term 12-month position involves designing closed-loop dissolution/activation methods for recycling platinum group metals, with a focus on green chemistry and mechanochemistry.

Responsibilities include developing protocols, characterizing materials, supervising students, and publishing results in international journals.