Postdoc Mineral Carbonation

il y a 1 semaine

Mol, Flandre, Belgique VITO Temps plein

The
Waste Recycling Technologies (ART) team of VITO is looking for a highly motivated
post-doctoral researcher to develop innovative processes to manufacture sustainable construction materials from industrial residues (slags, ashes,.), using
mineral carbonation technologies.

Carbonation is the reaction between alkaline Ca and/or Mg rich minerals and CO2. The Ca and/or Mg ions dissolve and react with CO2 to form solid carbonates.

Your Tasks:

  • You are expected to scientifically
    explore the relationships between the
    process parameters (e.g. temperature, CO2 pressure and concentration,.) and the
    technical/environmental quality of the novel construction materials.
  • You will be
    part of an experienced and wellequipped
    research team. The team is proficient in
    mineral carbonation technologies and advanced mineral residue processing geared at resource recovery and development of novel construction materials. Using innovative approaches and based on indepth knowledge, the team strives towards a resource efficient economy by developing
    zerowaste solutions to sustainably transform residues into CO2 negative construction products and materials.
  • You will
    contribute to the challenge of the construction industry to reduce its CO2 emissions, by developing CO2 negative construction materials and SCMs.
  • You are a
    geologist specialized in applied mineralogy, Mining engineer, Chemical engineer or Materials engineer (PhD level).
  • You have creative mind, eager to turn new process concepts into practice and to demonstrate their technical and economic feasibility.
  • You have excellent scientific
    writing,
    presentation and
    communication skills.

Offer

  • A
    competitive salary with a range of benefits including allowances, insurances, and a modular vacation package.
  • A team of nice colleagues, experts in their fields, who will guide, support and interact with you.
  • Innovation is our asset, so it goes without saying that we offer our employees the opportunity to follow additional training courses and stay up to date in their field of expertise.
  • You will be part of an organization with an
    international reputation, known for its advanced technological research and scientific consultancy.

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