One or more Postdoc in Membrane Technology for valorization of industrial waste streams (2024-224-05881)

One or more Postdoc in Membrane Technology for valorization of industrial waste streams (2024-224-05881)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, one or more Postdoc positions in Membrane Technology for valorization of industrial waste streams are open for appointment from July or soon hereafter. Each position is for 2 years with possibility for extension. The Department of Chemistry and Bioscience provides cutting-edge research and teaching in biotechnology, biology, environmental science, chemistry and chemical engineering. Our research solves important topics for the benefit of society, and through research-based teaching, we educate independent, collaborative and solution-oriented bachelors, graduates and PhDs. We are a dynamic workplace with high professionalism and efficiency, a good working environment and with a focus on work-life balance. We strive for a culture with collaboration that promotes openness and curiosity towards new initiatives and ideas and with a constructive approach to problem solving. As an employee at the department, you will be part of an international research environment, with a focus on innovation, knowledge sharing and excellency as well as interdisciplinary collaborations. At the department, we have high-profile research groups and individual researchers who deliver world-class applied and basic scientific research with a mission-driven approach, and who contribute to the development of new technologies, methods, and new basic insights within natural science and engineering.

Jobbeskrivelse
The postdoc positions are funded through the Horizon Europe project CORNERSTONE coordinated by Aalborg University. The postdoc will design, and test membrane processes aimed at valorizing various industrial waste streams, encompassing water recycling, mineral reclamation, and energy recovery. The postdoc is expected to have experience in process design, scale-up, process modeling or optimization.
Competences of the ideal applicant:

• Hold a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or in a relevant field.
• Experience with membrane technology in particular process design, scale-up, process modeling or optimization is a requisite.
• Experience with project management/participation in particular H2020, Horizon Europe projects or similar is positively evaluated.
• Ability to work interdisciplinary.
• An integrative and cooperative personality with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English– written and oral.

We are a dynamic workplace with high professionalism and efficiency, a good working environment and with a focus on work-life balance. We strive for a culture with collaboration that promotes openness and curiosity towards new initiatives and ideas and with a constructive approach to problem solving. As an employee at the department, you will be part of an international research environment, with a focus on innovation, knowledge sharing and excellency as well as interdisciplinary collaborations.

You may obtain further information about the project from Assistant Professor Aamer Ali by e-mail: [email protected] and Associate Professor Cejna Anna Quist-Jensen by e-mail: [email protected]

Qualification requirements:
Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.
AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.
For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Camilla Bjerregaard Bock by mail [email protected] or phone(+45) 9940 9582.
Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

Ansøgningsfrist
2024-05-17

Ref. nummer
2024-224-05881

Afdeling
Department of Chemistry and Bioscience