PhD scholarship in Sustainable Nickel and Cobalt Extraction from Laterite Ores

PhD scholarship in Sustainable Nickel and Cobalt Extraction from Laterite Ores

Develop sustainable low-carbon technologies for nickel and cobalt extraction, reagent recycling, and critical mineral processing from laterite ores.

PhD opportunity for candidates interested in sustainable hydrometallurgy, critical minerals, and low-carbon nickel and cobalt extraction from laterite ores.

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$36,245 per annum

One (1).

Applicants should have a First Class Honours or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related discipline, with strong interest in hydrometallurgy, critical minerals, and sustainable process development. Experience in catalysis, mineral processing, analytical characterisation, or chemical process engineering is desirable.

31/12/2029

Please email applications to jampaiah.deshetti@rmit.edu.au

Visit the how to apply page for more information regarding how to apply.

The PhD project focuses on sustainable nickel and cobalt extraction from laterite ores using an innovative nitric acid-based hydrometallurgical process. The research will investigate mineral dissolution chemistry, selective metal separation, reagent recycling, and process optimisation to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The project is aligned with Australia's critical minerals and low-carbon manufacturing priorities and includes opportunities to work with industry partners and advanced analytical characterisation techniques. Candidates with interests in hydrometallurgy, reaction engineering, mineral processing, catalysis, electrochemistry, or sustainable chemical technologies are encouraged to apply.

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