MSCA 2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Critical Metals Recovery, Separation Science, and Automated Materials Workflows Palacký University Olomouc in Czech Republic

MSCA 2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity in the Alexander Dömling group at Palacký University Olomouc / CATRIN, connected to the REEactor deep-tech initiative.

The project focuses on critical raw materials, especially rare earth elements and other critical metals, with research spanning chemical engineering, organic/inorganic chemistry, materials science, hydrometallurgy, separation science, and automation/robotics/high-throughput experimentation.

The successful candidate will co-develop a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 proposal with the group. The research direction is centered on advanced ligand-based materials and automated workflows for the recovery and separation of rare earths and other critical metals from complex feedstocks, including recycling streams, industrial residues, and mining-related sources.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should already hold a PhD, show strong motivation for interdisciplinary research, and be eligible for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship, including the mobility rule.

How to apply: send a CV, short motivation statement, brief expertise summary, current country of residence, and PhD date to [email protected]. The post does not state a fixed deadline in the announcement.

Academic context: the group is backed by two ERC grants, indicating a strong research environment for postdoctoral work in separation science, circular economy, and deep-tech materials processing.