Jobid=629358299832982507 (0.0997)
This position is part of the LiSa (Lithium refining via Salt-assisted crystallization) project, a collaborative initiative involving Nobian, Back-to-Battery, Demcon, ISPT, and the University of Twente (LiSa – Lithium refining via Salt-Assisted Crystallization – ISPT).
The LiSa project aims to develop an innovative low-carbon process for producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide from recycled lithium chloride brines through continuous crystallization and electrochemical integration.
The goal of the subproject is to develop a predictive process model for the lithium refining process and support the experimental development of the continuous crystallization process. The researcher will combine thermodynamic modelling, process simulation, and crystallization engineering to enable process optimization and scale-up.
The tasks include:
Development of thermodynamic models for multicomponent lithium salt systems
Modelling and simulation of the integrated crystallization and electrolysis process
Experimental support for continuous crystallization process development and validation
Investigation of impurity behaviour and its impact on crystallization and product purity
Process optimization and scale-up studies based on experimental and modelling results
Close collaboration with industrial partners to validate models and define feedstock specifications for recycled lithium brines
Dissemination of results through scientific publications and presentations
Your profile
You have a Master or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering with a solid background in process simulation and/or chemical thermodynamics, ideally experience in the field of crystallization
You have experience with modelling and simulation of chemical processes, ideally with the tool Aspen Custom Modeler, or equivalent
You have a high degree of responsibility and independence, while being able to collaborate with colleagues, researchers, and other staff members
You are fluent in English
Our offer
A full-time position for 2 years, and the flexibility to work (partially) from home
Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU)
You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 3.546,- to € 5.538,- (depending on your education and/or work experience)
There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme
A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
Free access to sports facilities on campus
A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid)
Excellent career support and courses for your professional and personal development.
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