Postdoctoral Researcher on Material Flow: The University of Bayreuth invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position at the Chair of Ecological Resource Technology, focusing on the modeling and analysis of global metal cycles to promote sustainable technical systems for metals and mineral resources.
Postdoctoral Researcher on Material Flow Analysis of Global Metal Cycles
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher (M/F/D)
Research Area:
Ecological Resource Technology, Industrial Ecology, Circular Economy
Location:
University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed doctorate in Industrial Ecology, Circular Economy, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Proficiency in English (minimum C1 level).
- Specialization in critical raw materials, circular economy, recycling, resource efficiency, or similar sustainability topics is preferred.
- Experience with metals, mining, metallurgy, or metal recycling is advantageous.
- Programming skills in Python or a comparable programming language.
- Strong independent working skills, systematic thinking, creativity, commitment, and teamwork abilities.
Job Description:
- Develop a modeling framework for material path analysis, addressing the hierarchy of metals, materials, components, products, and scrap.
- Create a new methodology for calculating material flows, considering process efficiencies based on material flow composition.
- Investigate new visualization techniques for mixed material flows and paths.
- Co-supervise research work packages within the ERC project “SEMPATHY.”
- Engage in independent research to achieve project objectives.
- Collaborate actively with research partners and contribute to the project’s success.
- Publish scientific articles and present findings at conferences in English.
- Prepare project reports.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online through the University of Bayreuth application portal, submitting all relevant documents, including:
- A letter of motivation
- A summary of the PhD thesis
- Curriculum vitae
- Relevant certificates
Use the keyword “SEMPATHY Postdoc” when submitting your application.
Last Date to Apply:
October 31, 2025
For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Helbig at christoph.helbig@uni-bayreuth.de or call +49(0)921/55-7540.
