Researcher on Lithium Refining via Salt-assisted Crystallization (LiSa)

Researcher on Lithium Refining via Salt-assisted Crystallization (LiSa)

University of Twente - Faculty of Science & Technology

Enschede, Netherlands

From € 3,546 up to € 5,538 per month gross

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