Postdoc in upcycling of alkaline solid wastes

at  Aarhus Universitet

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Aarhus University, invites applications for a postdoc position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on upcycling of alkaline solid wastes, with a special focus on designing and developing new strategies for high value uses of the final products.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This project focuses on finding innovative solutions for effective and efficient upcycling of alkaline solid wastes, such as demolished concrete and incineration ashes of municipal solid wastes. Novel strategies will be sought to ensure high value uses of the obtained final products (rather low value applications are NOT of interest in the project). This interdisciplinary project will involve close collaboration with esteemed colleagues, including those with a strong publication record in high-impact journals such as Nature and Science, and expertise spanning biology, bioengineering, and materials chemistry.
The successful candidate will join an ambitious international research team. As a Postdoc, you are expected to autonomously carry out research work assigned by the responsible PI. You co-supervise students (PhD, MSc and BSc) in their projects. You expand your research portfolio, and you represent our research group through publications and presentations at international conferences. You may also contribute to teaching activities.

WHO WE ARE

Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering was established on January 1, 2021 in connection with Aarhus University’s reorganization of the engineering area. The department employs around 100 people and is responsible for research and education within the department’s scientific areas. We educate both Bachelors and Masters of Science in Engineering and around 950 students are enrolled in our study programs. Furthermore, we also offer an ambitious PhD program. Our PhD students have high academic ambitions and deliver high-quality results for both the private and the public sectors.
Through research and development, we forge sustainable technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing industry and society. We strive to contribute to sustainable development and to create green solutions to challenges within construction, indoor climate, geotechnics, environmental and climate adaptation and many other areas.
Our research is both basic and applied, and we develop current knowledge into workable solutions in the business community. We collaborate with a wide range of public and private enterprises, and many of the department’s research and development activities are based on the innovation needs of the business community. Through collaboration, we ensure that the knowledge and technology generated in the university’s technical research environments are clearly anchored in reality and benefit the surrounding society. Based on our research on building materials, architectural design and technology, we also offer research-based public sector services and consultancy on technology to public agencies and ministries.

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