Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainable Hydrometallurgy

About the role

The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering (CBS) department at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is seeking a motivated researcher for a postdoctoral position focused on sustainable hydrometallurgy. The role involves developing recycling processes to separate and recover valuable and critical metals from diverse waste streams, contributing to the department’s mission of green and environmentally friendly chemistry.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to model metal separation and recovery processes.
• Develop and optimize sustainable hydrometallurgical pathways for waste streams.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to propose improvements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within CBS and external partners.
• Prepare scientific publications, reports, and presentations of research findings.

Required profile

• PhD in Hydrometallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a closely related field.
• Strong research background with experience in laboratory-scale process development.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Hydrometallurgy
• Experimental design
• Process engineering
• Metal separation techniques
• Metal recovery methods