Postdoctoral Position in High-Temperature Extractive Metallurgy and Metal Recycling University of Minnesota in United States

Postdoctoral position open at the University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute (UMN NRRI) in high-temperature extractive metallurgy , with emphasis on metal recycling , slag/metal interactions , and thermochemical process development . This opportunity is especially well suited to researchers with a background in pyrometallurgy and sustainable materials processing . The post highlights applied research at the intersection of metallurgy, recycling, and process development, making ...

Professor Sunkyu Park at North Carolina State University is seeking highly motivated students for a PhD opportunity in sustainable carbon research . The position is based in the NC State Forest Biomaterials Department and focuses on sustainable carbon materials , with research likely connected to biomaterials, carbon-based materials, and sustainability-oriented materials science. This is a good fit for applicants interested in Materials Science , Chemical Engineering , and related sustainability...

PhD Research Opportunity at the University of Illinois Chicago (USA) in sustainable polymer materials . The project focuses on materials design , polymer blends , materials processing , structure control , characterization , structure-property relationships , and biodegradation with attention to environmental impact. This is a fully funded PhD position with strong mentorship. The post is aimed at students with backgrounds in Materials Science & Engineering , Polymer Science , Biomedical Engineer...

A PhD position is available at the University of Massachusetts Lowell focusing on plastics sustainability and recycling for the academic year 2026–2027. The research will cover sustainable materials, chemical recycling, and circular systems analysis, aiming to advance the field of plastics sustainability. Applicants should have a background in Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, or Chemistry, and a strong interest in sustainability and materials research. The position is ideal fo...

The Center for Critical Minerals (C²M) at the EMS Energy Institute, Penn State, is hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar focused on innovative research in critical minerals. The project centers on the extraction, purification, and separation of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, from primary and secondary sources such as acid mine drainage, sludge, clay, and recycled materials. The successful candidate will contribute to the expansion and operation of a 10,000-gallon-per-day pil...