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PhD in Sustainable Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling and Selective Lithium Recovery Adelaide University in Australia

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PhD

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Chemistry

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The PhD is attached to an industry-linked research project supported by an ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship. The post does not state a stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other financial details.

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Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Industrial Engineering
Process Engineering
Hydrometallurgy
Deep Eutectic Solvent

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About this position

PhD opportunity at Adelaide University, Australia, in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling and selective lithium recovery.

The project is an industry-linked research opportunity supported by an ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship. The research focuses on the fundamental chemistry and process engineering of recovering valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries, with particular emphasis on deep eutectic solvents (DESs), selective leaching, solvent design, separation, solvent regeneration and recycling, and translation toward scalable battery-recycling processes.

Students will work across hydrometallurgy, materials chemistry, battery recycling, and process development, with strong engagement with industry. This is a good fit for candidates interested in critical minerals, circular economy approaches, and sustainable resource recovery.

Preferred backgrounds include Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy/Hydrometallurgy, and Environmental Engineering or related disciplines. Prior experience in hydrometallurgy, solvent extraction/leaching, DESs, battery materials, or critical-metal recovery is helpful but not required.

The post is for a PhD student. The start date is flexible and can be discussed. Interested applicants should email a CV, academic transcripts, and a short summary of their research background and interests to [email protected].

Funding details

The PhD is attached to an industry-linked research project supported by an ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship. The post does not state a stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other financial details.

What's required

Applicants should have a background in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy/Hydrometallurgy, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience with hydrometallurgy, solvent extraction/leaching, deep eutectic solvents, battery materials, or critical-metal recovery is advantageous but not essential. The post is for a PhD student and the start date is flexible.

How to apply

Send a CV, academic transcripts, and a brief description of your research background and interests by email to Jingxiu Wang. The start date is flexible and will be discussed with the supervisor.

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