Organisation/Company UNIOVI Department Oficina de Proyectos Europeos Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Oviedo is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to join the research project STEPCAM (PID NB-I00) .

The successful candidate will investigate the mechanisms controlling the dissolution, precipitation and polymorphic transformations of calcium and lithium carbonates in aqueous systems, with applications to environmental remediation, critical raw materials recovery and sustainable mineral processing.

The research will combine laboratory experimentation with advanced characterization techniques and data analysis to study water-rock interactions, crystallization processes and metal immobilization.

Main responsibilities include:

- Design and conduct laboratory experiments.
- Characterize materials using advanced analytical techniques (XRD, SEM-EDS, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, FTIR, Raman and thermal analysis).
- Process and statistically analyse experimental data.




- Prepare scientific publications and present results at international conferences.
- Collaborate with national and international research partners.
- Contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- A PhD in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Environmental Sciences or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in experimental research involving aqueous systems, carbonate materials or environmental processes.
- Hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques such as XRD, SEM-EDS, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy and/or thermal analysis (TG-DSC).
- A strong publication record in peer-reviewed international journals.
- Excellent data analysis and scientific writing skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team.

Specific Requirements

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Geochemistry and water-rock interactions.
- Carbonate crystallization, dissolution and precipitation processes.
- Environmental remediation and water treatment
- Critical raw materials and mineral processing
- Statistical analysis of experimental data and scientific software (OriginPro, R, Python or equivalent).
- Participation in competitive research projects.
- Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English (minimum B2 level) .

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📌 Postdoctoral Researcher in Carbonate Geochemistry, Water Treatment and Critical Raw Materials (España)
🏢 UNIOVI
📍 España