Research project title

MITACS Accelerate - Developing a new product tailored for high-tech industries such as semiconductors and lithium-ion batteries

Education level

Post-doctoral fellowship

Director/co-director

Director: Mohammad Latifi

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December 31, 2030

Areas of expertise

Materials science and technology

Mining and mineral processing

Metallurgy/metals/alloys

Chemical engineering

Unit(s) and department(s)

Department of Chemical Engineering

AEM Canada Group

Conditions

• Creative researcher with an understanding of the principles of hydrometallurgical/pyrometallurgical processes.
• Experience with advanced materials synthesis.
• A recent PhD graduate of Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline from a reputable university.
• Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively within a university-industry team on a fast-moving applied project.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, communicate with peers, managers and subordinates, and show supervisory skill of both people and projects.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Detailed description

An exciting two-year postdoctoral position is available through MITACS Accelerate, under supervision of Dr. Mohammad Latifi at the Chemical Engineering Department of Polytechnique Montreal. This opportunity entails collaboration with the AEM Canada Group, a global leader in ultra-high purity alumina production.

 

The MITACS project centres on developing a new product tailored for high-tech industries such as semiconductors and lithium-ion batteries.

 

Candidates with experience in advanced materials synthesis within the ceramic domain, powders technologies, or familiarity with extractive metallurgy (hydrometallurgical/pyrometallurgical processes), who are keen to work in a dynamic team, are encouraged to apply.

 

The selected candidate will dedicate a significant portion of the project duration to research activities in the industrial partner's laboratory in Montreal. Occasional travel may be required.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 

• Create out of box solutions.
• Develop new products for niche and high-tech industries.
• Design of experiments.
• Perform experiments on both bench and pilot setups.
• Work with analytical and characterization equipment.
• Data analysis and modeling.
• Compile comprehensive reports, scientific articles, and patents.
• Add value to the company's intellectual property.

Financing possibility

Funded by MITACS