"Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemical Engineering"

Job Description

CBS is looking for a post-doctoral fellow specializing in chemical engineering, in particular the phosphate value chain processes.

In terms of research, the candidate will reinforce the team of the CBS department. His/her experience and expertise should enable him/her to contribute and pursue research activities on industrial subjects relating to chemical phosphate manufacturing processes.

The candidate will also participate in the supervision of internships, projects and practical work related to the above-mentioned scientific fields. He/she will play an active role in the life of the program, organizing seminars, workshops and conferences related to the chemical and Process Engineering stream.

The candidate will also be expected to participate in UM6P's collective projects and external missions, and to provide support to students (PhD and Master), i.e., supervision for the writing of reports, dissertations and end-of-study papers.

Skills

• Hybrid expertise in the following fields: Chemical engineering, Process engineering, Materials chemistry, Experience in pilot-scale testing.
• Level of experience evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to write publications, reports and projects.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills/programming/modeling would be a plus.

Candidate Criteria

• Ph.D. in Chemical engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in unit operations and chemical processes.
• Ability to design and evaluate the performance of unit operations.
• Ability to carry out feasibility, cost, risk and opportunity assessment studies.
• A proven track record of research publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Exceptional communication skills aligned with UM6P's emphasis on knowledge dissemination and impactful outreach.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for teamwork.

Application and Selection

The application folder must contain: Detailed CV, Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, key achievements, 3 reference letters.

Duration

2 years.