PhD position in LCA/TEA of Sodium Batteries

Dalhousie University is offering a PhD position focused on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Technoeconomic Analysis (TEA) of sodium-ion batteries. The research involves analyzing manufacturing pathways to identify environmental and economic impacts. Candidates should have an MSc in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software. The position is full-time and based in Halifax, NS, Canada.
Dr. Kermanshahi (Dalhousie University) and Dr. Henderson (École de technologie supérieure, Université du Québec) are looking for PhD students with interests in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Technoeconomic Analysis (TEA) to conduct PhD at Dalhousie University. The goal is to conduct multi-objective environmental sustainability analysis of sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery technology. The research will involve LCA and TEA of different sodium ion battery manufacturing pathways to identify the “process hotspots” and “economic bottlenecks” as well as economic and

environmental implication of recycling, taking a cradle-to-grave and cradle-to-cradle perspectives.

The research work includes the following activities:

• Data analysis

• Process modeling

• Submission of high-quality weekly reports

• Drafting proposals and manuscripts

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related areas

Skills

• Critical analysis and working with a multidisciplinary team

• Proficiency with Aspen, OpenLCA / SimaPro, coding, and/or MS Office software tools

• To be able to work independently and as part of a team

• Communication skills and the ability to present the results to diverse audiences

Interested applicants are encouraged to send the following materials (as a single pdf) to Dr. Azadeh Kermanshahi, azadeh.kermanshahipour@dal.ca and Dr. Andrew Henderson, andrew.henderson@etsmtl.ca

• Statement of motivation

• Curriculum Vitae

• Proposal (maximum two pages)

To learn more about our research at Biorefining and Remediation Laboratory and the ÉTS Sustainability Impact Group, please refer to the brochures linked here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/azadeh-kermanshahi-pour-phd-p-eng-01b3453_phd-student-positions-ugcPost-7324076674726170624-ZnS1

Les candidats exceptionnels qui parlent français pourraient être pris en considération pour un placement à ETS à Montréal, Québec.