Postdoctoral Scientist: Green Metal Recycling & Mechanochemistry

Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Helsinki's Department of Chemistry invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthesis and Analysis. The successful applicant will join a developing research group; the position is 12 months with a possible extension and starts as soon as possible.

Research will focus on design of closed-loop dissolution/activation protocols for recycling platinum group metals and rare-earth elements using green chemistry, organometallurgy and mechanochemistry in a

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related field with a strong focus on metal recycling.
• Experience with coordination complex chemistry and metal compounds.
• Proficient in analytical techniques such as NMR, PXRD, HRMS, ICP-MS/AES.
• Excellent written and oral English.

Responsibilities

• Develop recycling protocols for various metals and characterize reaction mixtures.
• Support supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant applications.
• Present findings at international meetings.

Skills

NMR

PXRD

HRMS

ICP-MS/AES

Coordination chemistry

Analytical techniques

English language

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

The University of Helsinki's Department of Chemistry invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthesis and Analysis. The successful applicant will join a developing research group; the position is 12 months with a possible extension and starts as soon as possible.

Research will focus on design of closed-loop dissolution/activation protocols for recycling platinum group metals and rare-earth elements using green chemistry, organometallurgy and mechanochemistry in a