Postdoc position: Modeling the Circular Economy ETH Zürich in Switzerland

The Sustainable Systems research group in the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at Aalto University is seeking a doctoral researcher to study the sustainability of Power-to-X (PtX) value chains. The project sits at the intersection of renewable energy, chemical engineering, and process systems engineering, with a focus on decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors through computational modelling and optimization. The research aims to develop decision-making models and optimization st...

EPFL PV-Lab in Neuchâtel is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in photovoltaic recycling and circularity . The position sits at the interface of research, technology development, project management, and industrial collaboration, with a strong focus on sustainable photovoltaic technologies. The successful candidate will develop and optimize recycling approaches for silicon-based and other PV modules, including mechanical, thermo-mechanical, delamination, and advanced separation processes. Resea...

Durham University’s Department of Engineering is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in onboard carbon capture and storage within the UK Clean Maritime Research Hub , with financial support from the Department for Transport and EPSRC . The role is based in the Energy Systems Group led by Professor Tony Roskilly and focuses on policy-driven research on the life cycle greenhouse gas intensity of marine fuels. The project is a strong fit for researchers interested in onboard carbon capture...

These two PhD positions are part of the Dutch CO2URAGE project, which explores CO2 utilisation via reactive adsorption on intermittent green electricity . The project aims to enable competitive, defossilized chemical processes built around flexible CO2 capture and conversion systems, combining process intensification, electrification, and dynamic operation. The research is hosted at Utrecht University , within the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development and the Energy & Resources group ....

IMDEA Energy’s Thermochemical Processes Unit is sharing an Industrial PhD opportunity in collaboration with CAPTOPLASTIC S.L. in Madrid, Spain . The project focuses on the recovery and thermochemical valorization of microplastics from aqueous streams , with research centered on the characterization of recovered microplastics and their conversion through co-pyrolysis . This position is a strong fit for candidates interested in chemical engineering , environmental science , materials science , and...