The School of Materials Science and Engineering is looking for highly motivated and experienced candidate to join us as a Research Associate. The candidate shall support the research program Principal Investigator in managing and driving the research activities with special emphasis on developing technologies to remediate and/or transform industrial sludge into value-added products.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and conduct research experiments focusing on the conversion of industrial sludge into safe, nutrient-rich agricultural products.

• Develop and optimize processes for the extraction of valuable components from industrial sludge.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the agronomic effectiveness of the developed products.

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards throughout the research and development process.

• Analyze data, prepare detailed reports, and present findings to stakeholders and at relevant conferences.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to waste conversion and sustainable agriculture.

Job Requirements: 

• Master’s in Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or a related field.

• Proven experience in research and development, particularly in waste conversion, hydrometallurgy, or agricultural product development.

• Strong understanding of chemical analysis techniques and laboratory safety protocols.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with diverse groups.

• Commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.