PhD Scholarship in Calcium Carbonate: Pursue a PhD scholarship in Calcium Carbonate at Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany, where you can unlock a world of opportunities to advance your academic and professional career. This project focuses on the incorporation of radium-226 (226Ra) into calcium carbonate environments, enhancing understanding of radionuclide mobility and advancing nuclear waste management strategies.
Designation
PhD Candidate
Research Area
Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mineralogy, or related fields
Location
Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree or diploma in a relevant field (chemistry, radiochemistry, environmental chemistry, geochemistry, chemical engineering, mineralogy).
- Experience in wet chemical laboratory work.
- Strong English communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and international team.
- Desired: Experience in geochemical or thermodynamic modeling.
Job Description
The PhD project involves:
- Developing microfluidic experiments for 226Ra uptake in carbonates.
- Conducting advanced analyses (Raman, XRD, SEM, µ-XRF, µ-XRD) of Ra-bearing carbonates.
- Modeling fluid flow in microfluidic reactors.
- Collaborating with atomistic simulation modelers to derive the thermodynamic properties of Ra-bearing carbonates.
- Presenting findings at scientific conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
This research aims to provide insights into radium retention within carbonate minerals, facilitating the environmental remediation and safe disposal of nuclear waste.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the designated application platform available at the Forschungszentrum Jülich website. For more information on the application process, please visit the application information page on their site.
Last Date to Apply
The position will remain open until filled; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
