Postdoctoral Researcher

**Job Description**
This Postdoctoral Researcher position focuses on pioneering green steel innovation by developing melting strategies for hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (H-DRI) in future electric arc furnace (EAF) operations. The research aims to understand H-DRI melting mechanisms with different qualities and the fundamental EAF slag characteristics and heat transfer. The role involves exploring, evaluating, and performing lab-scale experiments at TU Delft, and developing mathematical models based on experimental results to contribute to a greener, more sustainable steel industry.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Sound knowledge in pyrometallurgical fundamentals including thermodynamics and reaction kinetics.
• Acquainted with ironmaking and steelmaking technologies.
• Experienced with kinetic and thermodynamic modeling.
• Knowledge of modeling tools: Factsage, Thermocalc, Python, and Matlab.
• Familiar with designing and conducting high-temperature experiments.
• Familiar with using furnaces and reacting gases (in particularly O2, H2, CO/CO2 and natural gas).
• Independent but also a good team player.
• Willingness to cooperate closely with other researchers and industry partners.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Chemical engineering
• Metallurgical engineering
• Materials engineering

**Experience**
Other:
• Experience with kinetic and thermodynamic modeling.
• Familiarity with designing and conducting high-temperature experiments and using furnaces and reacting gases.

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