Researcher in Wastes Valorization and Recycling

Job Description

The successful candidate will carry out duties to the highest standard and will:

Undertake original research of international excellence.
Develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area.
Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings resulting in successful research outputs.
Communicate to the research project team the development, progress and results of research activities ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of projects/experiments are captured in as comprehensive and timely manner as possible.
Develop collaborative links with the core scientific personnel in related program areas to gain exposure to, and build knowledge on experimental/research activities and approaches, in order to improve conceptual development and implementation.
Identify areas of improvement within the research structure using integrated management approaches in pursuit of capacity building/strengthening and the preservation of scientific rigor in research studies.
Support if required, the development of proposals for research funding.

PROFILE

A PhD, or equivalent in chemistry or materials science, environmental sciences or relevant discipline in wastes valorization and recycling.
Expert knowledge of inorganic material or mineral synthesis, preferentially in cement binders, geopolymers and ceramic products
Background knowledge in two or more of the following areas: Cement manufacturing, Ceramics and glass synthesis, Heavy metal leaching from fluid-rock interaction, Mineral dissolution kinetics and Microstructural and mineralogical characterization
Background knowledge in industrial by-products recycling and repurposing.
Experience with phosphogypsum; a by-product of the fertilizer industry; valorization as construction materials is an asset.

Excellent communication in both English and French languages.
Good publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
Excellent networking ability and organizational skills.
Experience in co-supervision and coordination of masters and PhD level students
Proven ability of working with team members and PhD students to help build their research skills and knowledge and to support and guide their professional development.
Ability to generate new ideas, links, and builds upon existing ideas to generate unique concepts and solutions.