Mostafa Khodakarami

Fully funded PhD Graduate Research Assistant opportunity in the Separation & Purification Technologies Research Group at the University of Nevada, Reno . The project focuses on separation and purification technologies for critical mineral recovery , resource recovery from wastewater and mine/industrial residues, and recycling/upcycling processes. This is a strong fit for students interested in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, environmental science, and mining-related recovery processes. Preferred backgrounds include chemical synthesis and materials fabrication (organic, inorganic, polymeric, or hybrid materials; nanoparticles; porous materials; membranes; composites; aerogels; hydrogels; resins; adsorbents), colloid and interface science , electrochemistry (electrochemical characterization, electrode materials, electrocatalysis, electrodialysis, electrochemical separations), and/or computational chemistry and molecular modeling (DFT, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, atomistic simulations). Applicants should hold both a B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related field. To apply, email your CV and a one-page statement describing your research background, relevant experience, and research interests to mkhodakarami@unr.edu . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.