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PhD Position in Sustainable Flotation Chemistry and Mineral Processing at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time PhD candidate position at NTNU with gross salary normally NOK 550,800 per year depending on qualifications and seniority, plus standard Norwegian public service pension contributions and employee benefits. The post is a salaried employment position rather than a scholarship; no tuition details are stated.
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Norway
University
Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) is advertising a PhD position in sustainable flotation chemistry and mineral processing in Trondheim, Norway. The project sits in the Department of Geosciences and the Mineral Processing Laboratory, with collaboration across NTNU and industrial partners through the MIN30 initiative.
The research is centered on green flotation chemistry, mineral surface interactions, surface chemistry, mineral processing and recycling systems, and the role of critical raw materials in a circular economy. The successful candidate will investigate adsorption mechanisms and selectivity of environmentally friendly flotation reagents, the influence of solution chemistry and water quality, reagent stability and degradation in recirculated water systems, and links between molecular structure and flotation performance. Experimental work may include flotation testing, electrokinetic measurements, and advanced surface characterization.
This is a full-time salaried PhD candidate position at NTNU. The ad states a gross salary of NOK 550,800 per year depending on qualifications and seniority, with standard Norwegian public service pension contributions and employee benefits. It is not described as a scholarship; rather, it is an employment-based doctoral position.
Eligibility highlights: applicants need a relevant master's degree in Mineral Processing, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent; a strong academic record; and English proficiency. Experience or interest in flotation, surface chemistry, colloid chemistry, laboratory work, and interdisciplinary research is valued. Master’s students may apply only if they complete the degree before starting and no later than 2026-09-01.
Deadline: 10 July 2026. Start date: September/October 2026.
Interested candidates should apply via the NTNU/Arbeidsplassen application page and follow the instructions in the job advertisement, including uploading the required documentation and supporting materials before the deadline.
Funding details
Full-time PhD candidate position at NTNU with gross salary normally NOK 550,800 per year depending on qualifications and seniority, plus standard Norwegian public service pension contributions and employee benefits. The post is a salaried employment position rather than a scholarship; no tuition details are stated.
What's required
Applicants must have a relevant Master's degree in Mineral Processing, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent, corresponding to a five-year Norwegian course with 120 master's credits. Master students may apply only if the degree is completed and documented before starting and no later than 2026-09-01. A strong academic background is required, with an average grade of B or better on NTNU's scale or equivalent; weaker grades may be considered if the candidate is particularly suitable for PhD education. Applicants must meet admission requirements for the Faculty of Engineering doctoral programme. Required background includes separation techniques, especially flotation, and experience or interest in flotation, surface chemistry, or colloid chemistry. Experimental laboratory experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal English, and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team are required. Preferred qualifications include peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, interdisciplinary research experience, presentation skills, and experience with surface characterization, electrokinetic measurements, or water chemistry analyses.
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