Postdoc Mineral Carbonation

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 well-equipped **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 in-depth knowledge, the team strives towards a resource efficient economy by developing **zero-waste 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**, **presentatio**n 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.