Postdoc Chemical Recycling Plastics

il y a 4 semaines

Mol, Belgique VITO Temps plein

**Host institute**:
The **Unit of Separation and Conversion Technology** (SCT, Flemish Institute for Technological Research, VITO) develops technologies for the sustainability of production processes in the (bio)chemical sector, replacement of fossil resources by renewable feedstocks for the chemical industry and the treatment of waste streams into high value chemicals. A strategic research theme is focusing on the use of plastics next to wood/lignin as an alternative feedstock for the production of renewable aromatics. In this perspective, chemical recycling of waste plastics is in line with VITO’s goal which is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world where sustainability is the norm.

To strengthen this research, we are looking for a **2 year research position** to work within our Sustainable Polymer Technologies (SPOT) team. The focus of the research will be twofold, (1) contribute to the development of an efficient dissolution approach to recover intact polymers, as well as (2) the development of a chemical recycling method to chemically recycle heterogenous nitrogen-containing polymer waste (like PUR/PIR foams) into multifunctional depolymerization products which will be subsequently re-polymerized to generate a wide array of functional materials.

**Starting date: flexible, latest at 1/3/2023
**Project Description**:

- Active literature survey, keeping up to date with relevant articles and patents in the fields
- Detailing out the work protocol after discussion with the experts involved
- Execution of the work in laboratory
- Data interpretation and plan for next possible steps: in discussion with experts
- Execution of the experiments/tasks in a timely and efficient manner according to the overall project planning
- Preparing presentations for the meetings/reports.
- Scientific output and/or patent submission as a result of the work would be highly recommended
- Ensure compliance with VITO’s Health & Safety Policy, and take a proactive approach to ensure all experimental work is safe
- PhD in Chemical Engineering/Catalysis/Polymer Science
- Background plastics and/or catalysis is essential
- Knowledge on working on process development is an asset, as well as conceptual design know how.
- You have a result-driven character capable of translating theory to practice and vice versa and are able to find solutions.
- You are proactive, motivated and an excellent team player who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment
- You are interested to acquire hands-on experience by running innovative experimental set-ups.
- You are fluent in English and eager to write scientific papers and/or patents

**Contact persons for more information**:

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