Sustainable Recovery Of Minerals From Mining Tailings And Waste Dumps

Environmental science » Natural resources management Organisation/Company: Politecnico di Torino Department: DIATI Research Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering, Environmental science » Natural resources management Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: PhD Positions Country: Italy Application Deadline: 30 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome) Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 36 Offer Starting Date: 1 Mar 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Third-cycle subject: PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering The Politecnico di Torino offers a position for a highly motivated PhD student within the European doctoral network "CRITERIA" in the field of Sustainable recovery of minerals from mining tailings and waste dumps. The CRITERIA network aims to train young researchers in tackling challenges related to the modelling and characterization of critical raw materials deposits for their sustainable exploration and development. The aim of the PhD work is to develop a sustainable mineral processing to recover valuable raw materials from data collection and geochemical characterization of tailing/waste dumps case studies. A Circular Economy approach in the extractive industry will be carried out to drastically reduce mining waste and process by-products. This position is funded by the Doctoral Networks Program, part of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). The project 'CRITERIA – CRItical raw material treatment and recovery from mining tailings and waste dumps' is offering 13 PhD positions, and the candidates will take part in an intricate research and training program involving several academic and industrial partners. In this position, the candidate will take part in secondments at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Atalaya Mining (Atalaya). Supervision: Prof. Panepinto Deborah, Prof. Bellopede Rossana, and Prof. Marini Paola will supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission. What we offer The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world. A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to Polito's Doctoral student salary agreement. A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality, and diversity as well as study environment. Work and study in Torino, close to nature and art. Help to relocate and settle in Italy and at Politecnico di Torino. Where to apply E-mail: cristina.casieripolito.it Requirements Research Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: Environmental science » Natural resources management Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications To succeed as a doctoral student at Politecnico di Torino, you need to be goal-oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed on their ability to: Independently pursue their work (self-motivated and organized) Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with diverse academic and industry partners Maintain a professional approach Exhibit problem-solving and experimental skills, with a focus on industrial applications Analyze and work with complex issues The ideal candidate has a degree in environmental, mining or energy resources engineering, or related fields. Candidates are expected to have a strong foundation in geology, chemistry, and mineral processing, with additional knowledge in hydrometallurgy and materials science being beneficial. Strong analytical skills and comfort with lab work are essential. A willingness to engage in secondments at industrial and academic partners to gain practical and interdisciplinary experience is a must. After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills. Languages: ENGLISH Level Good Additional Information The selected candidates will receive a 36-month, full-time employment contract as per Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) regulations for early-stage researchers, with a highly competitive salary, including a generous monthly living and mobility allowance and (if eligible) a monthly family allowance. The gross salary consists of: Living allowance: 3.300 EUR/month, multiplied by the country correction coefficient of the country where the researcher is recruited. Mobility allowance: 600 EUR/month Family allowance: if applicable - depending on the family situation at the time when the contract is being concluded: 495 EUR/month. Net salary may change in 2025 due to national taxation changes. Eligibility criteria The recruitment date for this position is 1st March 2025. In order to comply with the MSCA-DN eligibility rules, the applicant: Must not be already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment; Must undertake transnational mobility: must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date. Short stays such as holidays are not considered; To be eligible for a PhD at Politecnico di Torino, the applicant must have the following requirements: Certificate with all the exams taken in the Bachelor's degree programme (front and back scan) or a document issued by the University including all the exams taken. Master's degree diploma (EQF level 7). If the official diploma is not available yet, a provisional one can be accepted. Otherwise, an official document specifying the expected date of graduation is necessary. Certificate with all the exams taken in the Master's degree programme (front and back scan). If at the final year of the programme, a certificate of the exams taken - as updated as possible - with the average of final or current grades ; Diploma Supplement, Declaration of value or Statement of Comparability issued by the Italian ENIC-NARIC – CIMEA, if available. These documents must be written in Italian, English, French, or Spanish by the issuing University. In case of any other language than those mentioned above, applicants are required to attach both the original version of the document and its official translation in Italian or English. The documents must be on headed paper with the stamp of the institution that issued them and the administrator's signature in charge. Electronically signed documents can only be accepted if they can be verified online via QR code or verification link. One of the following certificates of English language knowledge, regardless of the date of obtainment: IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5; English language certificate – level B2 (valid regardless of the conferral date) as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The language certificates accepted by Politecnico di Torino are available at here . Certificates which are not listed in the above-mentioned table will not be accepted. Selection process In order to succeed as a doctoral student at Politecnico di Torino, you need to be goal-oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed on their ability to: Independently pursue their work (self-motivated and organized) Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with diverse academic and industry partners Maintain a professional approach Exhibit problem-solving and experimental skills, with a focus on industrial applications Analyze and work with complex issues The ideal candidate has a degree in environmental, mining, or energy resources engineering, or related fields. Candidates are expected to have a strong foundation in geology, chemistry, and mineral processing, with additional knowledge in hydrometallurgy and materials science being beneficial. Strong analytical skills and comfort with lab work are essential. A willingness to engage in secondments at industrial and academic partners to gain practical and interdisciplinary experience is a must. After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills. Politecnico di Torino is committed to ensuring an Open, Transparent, and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) of researchers. The composition of the selection committee will respect the rules of parity both in gender and in academic/industrial participation. Rejected applications will receive constructive feedback, and the recruited candidate will have the possibility to be accompanied in their administrative procedures to enroll in the PhD program. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement. Applications must be received by the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). The candidates will be evaluated based on their resumes and on their interview, either in person or by telematic means. In order to apply, candidates are required to provide the following documents to the email address: cristina.casieripolito.it: CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge. Motivation letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long) Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Italian if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified. Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text. J-18808-Ljbffr