The successful candidate will investigate the mechanisms controlling the dissolution, precipitation and polymorphic transformations of calcium and lithium carbonates in aqueous systems, with applications to environmental remediation, critical raw materials recovery and sustainable mineral processing.
The research will combine laboratory experimentation with advanced characterization techniques and data analysis to study water-rock interactions, crystallization processes and metal immobilization.
Main responsibilities include:
- Design and conduct laboratory experiments.
- Characterize materials using advanced analytical techniques (XRD, SEM-EDS, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, FTIR, Raman and thermal analysis).
- Process and statistically analyse experimental data.
- Prepare scientific publications and present results at international conferences.
- Collaborate with national and international research partners.
- Contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Where to apply
Website: https://www.uniovi.es/conocenos/rrhh/convocatorias/investigacion
Requirements
Research Field: Mathematics
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- A PhD in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Environmental Sciences or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in experimental research involving aqueous systems, carbonate materials or environmental processes.
- Hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques such as XRD, SEM-EDS, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy and/or thermal analysis (TG-DSC).
- A strong publication record in peer-reviewed international journals.
- Excellent data analysis and scientific writing skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team.
Specific Requirements
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Geochemistry and water–rock interactions.
- Carbonate crystallization, dissolution and precipitation processes.
- Environmental remediation and water treatment
- Critical raw materials and mineral processing
- Statistical analysis of experimental data and scientific software (OriginPro, R, Python or equivalent).
- Participation in competitive research projects.
- Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English (minimum B2 level).
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Mathematics
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: UNIVERSIDAD DE OVIEDO
Country: Spain
State/Province: ASTURIAS
City: Oviedo
Postal Code: 33006
Street: Avenida del Cristo S/N
Contact
State/Province: Asturias
City: Oviedo
Website: http://www.uniovi.es
Street: Plaza de Riego, 4; Edificio Histórico
Postal Code: 33003
E-Mail: convocatorias.inves@uniovi.es
Phone: 985105509
