"PROFESSOR IN PYROMETALLURGY"

The Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering invites applications for the position of PROFESSOR IN PYROMETALLURGY. The position can be filled at any level of the Aalto tenure track system (assistant, associate or full professor). The position is full-time and, depending on the positioning on the tenure track, either on fixed or permanent term.

The position and our expectations

Aalto University has a unique competence in process metallurgy, with competences covering all parts of the metallic raw materials value chain, from minerals processing to purification and recycling. To complement this expertise, we are looking for a world-class academic leader with strong expertise in high-temperature processes for the position of Professor in the field of Pyrometallurgy. The position is placed at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering and aims to support one of the key research areas of Aalto: materials and sustainable use of natural resources.

The Professor in Pyrometallurgy will be responsible for the teaching and development of educational activities at the Bachelor, Master and post-graduate levels, including theoretical courses and laboratory practice. The Professor will conduct research in the field of high-temperature extractive metallurgy, with an emphasis on material- and energy efficient processing of raw materials, recycling, processing metals from low-grade and complex primary and secondary resources. It is also expected that the Professor in Pyrometallurgy will be proficient in the utilization of experimental methods, as well as digital and modelling tools in research and education. In addition, the successful candidate will play a key role as part of the national metallurgical ecosystem, involving academic and industrial partners.

It is expected that the Professor in this position will directly influence activities on the sustainable use of natural resources, metals refining and recycling and the development of disruptive technologies towards sustainability. Thus, your responsibilities will include:

• Attract competitive funding to initiate research projects on metallurgical refining and recycling and utilization of low-grade and complex raw materials
• Produce high-quality research that can be published in peer-reviewed journals
• Teach at bachelor and graduate levels
• Initiate and execute research and education projects of an interdisciplinary nature
• Integrate new interdisciplinary concepts from research output into educational activities, programs, and curricula
• Disseminate research results to various interest groups including professionals, students, and academics
• Contribute proactively and collegially to the progress of the school and department and its international visibility
• Possess practical expertise in societal activities, industry collaboration, entrepreneurial promotion, interaction with stakeholders and collaboration with decision-makers.

Your experience and ambitions

A doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is a prerequisite for the position. The applicants will be reviewed based on their excellence and future potential in scientific research and teaching, and their active role within the international scientific community. We appreciate team players who can build collaborative projects with industry and other research groups within Aalto University, and externally. The successful candidate should have a clear plan to develop an outstanding and dynamic research practice actively contributing to the community in the field.

What we offer

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a vibrant community of researchers and contribute to the department's strong reputation for excellence in chemical and metallurgical engineering research and education. At Aalto University you have the possibility to work within a well-resourced learning community where the students are rigorously selected and highly motivated. This results in an unusually interactive and intellectually challenging atmosphere. The successful candidate will have access to national infrastructure funded by the Research Council of Finland hosted at the School of Chemical Engineering. The Department has world-class facilities for experimental studies of pyrometallurgical processes, as well as versatile material analysis and characterization equipment. In addition, we offer access to extensive digital tools for process simulation, thermodynamic and kinetics modeling in high temperature metallurgy. The salary is determined based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. As an employer, Aalto University provides excellent staff training and mentoring programs, as well as occupational health care services, commuter ticket benefits and campus sport facilities. In addition, we offer extensive research support services such as grant writing and project management.

Ready to apply?

If you want to join our community, please submit your application through our recruitment system by September 21st, 2025. To apply, please share the following application materials with us in English and in PDF: Application letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of publications, Research statement, Teaching portfolio.