Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future. Aalto has six schools with nearly 11 000 students and a staff of more than 4000, of which 400 are professors. Our main campus is located in Espoo, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.
The Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering is looking for a highly motivated
DOCTORAL CANDIDATE IN THE AREA OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY OF BATTERY MATERIALS
to join a multidisciplinary initiative, strategically designed to pave the way for a Circular Economy-based society. In this research project, we aim at developing the new engineering concepts required for innovative technical solutions following the principles of circular economy. As part of this project, you will be working on the development and simulation of recycling processes for lithium-ion batteries.
Your experience and ambitions
We are looking for an independent and highly motivated individual with a Master’s degree in one of the following fields:
- Process Engineering,
- Chemical Engineering,
- Environmental Engineering,
- Metallurgical Engineering
- or similar fields.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of recycling operations and an understanding of the correlation between the intrinsic properties of inorganic materials and their recycling potential.
Excellence in scientific writing and publishing is expected, and good command of English is a necessary prerequisite. Knowledge of process simulation software, particularly HSC-Chem is considered an asset.
What we offer
The salary is based on Aalto University’s salary system. The contract is initially made for one year, with possibility of extension. The total duration of doctoral studies is four years. The contract includes occupational health care benefits and Finland has a comprehensive social security system. The position is located in the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi, Espoo.
For more information
For further information regarding this position, please contact Prof. Rodrigo Serna ([email protected]).
Ready to apply?
If you want to join our community, please submit your application, through our recruitment system from the link below, before May 6th, 2022. To apply, please share the following application materials with us (in English):
- Letter of motivation (max. one A4)
- A 3 min application video explaining your interest in the position (link can be included in the motivation letter)
- CV (including list of publications, if available)
- A letter of recommendation or contact details of a possible referee
- Official transcript of university studies
If you are chosen for this Doctoral candidate position, you will apply the study right for doctoral studies in Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering. Thus, please check the student information and admission criteria https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-chemical-engineering . In particular, please pay attention to mandatory skill level in English.
Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
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About Finland
Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/ . For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/services/about-finland
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