Optimization of the Acid Flotation Process through a Chemometric Approach for Reducing Its Environmental Impact

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; In loco; EUR 25.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Università di Torino invites applications for a research position in Chemistry focusing on alternative acids for quartz–feldspar separation and sustainable wastewater treatment. The project uses multivariate data analysis to optimize collectors and inhibitors, aiming for performance comparable to or better than HF.

Applicants must hold a Italian Laurea Magistrale or Laurea a Ciclo Unico or equivalent (obtained after 13/10/2020). The call details are published in the University Bulletin Board.

Competenze

• Italian Laurea Magistrale or Laurea a Ciclo Unico or equivalent degree, obtained after 13/10/2020.
• Experience with chemometrics or multivariate data analysis is desirable.

Conoscenze

Multivariate data analysis

Chemometrics

Formazione

Laurea Magistrale / Laurea a Ciclo Unico or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company Università di Torino Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 13 Oct 2026 - 13:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Despite the high efficiency of HF in acid flotation processes for quartz–feldspar separation, its use raises significant concerns regarding equipment and environmental impact. To address these issues, the research activity will investigate alternative acids, mainly organic, capable of performing a similar role while being less harmful. Their efficiency will be optimized through the selection of suitable anionic and cationic collectors, or their combinations, and by evaluating the addition of appropriate inhibitors, with the aim of achieving performance comparable to or better than that obtained with HF. Alternative solutions and operating conditions will be assessed using multivariate data analysis.
In parallel, a sustainable treatment for acidic wastewater will be developed and optimized through a chemometric approach to reduce the overall environmental impact of the flotation process.

Mandatory requirement for admission to the selection: italian Laurea Magistrale, or Laurea a Ciclo Unico, or an equivalent degree from foreign Universities, obtained no more than 6 years prior to the application deadline (i.e obtained after 13/10/2020). The Call for Applications (published on the University Bulletin Board under ref. no. 4691 of 21/09/2026), containing the procedures to participate in the selection process and the specific requirements for each selection, is available at https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ .

• Italy

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