Carbon valorisation at treatment plant scale through integrated water line and sludge line technologies: experimental and modelling approaches - 2026_IDR_DICA_5

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 19/02/2026 Deadline: 23/03/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

08/CEAR-02 - Sanitary And Environmental Engineering, Excavation Engineering And Safety, Raw Materials Engineering, Hydrocarbons And Underground Fluids

Description

The research programme aims to investigate and develop innovative strategies for carbon valorisation at plant scale through the integration of technologies applied to the water line and sludge line in wastewater treatment plants. The research activities will focus on the analysis of carbon flows, the optimisation of removal and recovery processes, and the assessment of synergies among different treatment units, with the objective of improving overall plant efficiency and promoting resource recovery.The study will be carried out using a combined experimental and modelling approach, including pilot-scale and/or full-scale experimental investigations, collection and analysis of operational data, and the development and application of mathematical models for process simulation and optimisation. The expected outcomes will contribute to the definition of operational guidelines and decision-support tools for the sustainable management of wastewater treatment plants, in line with circular ec

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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Selection process

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In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the research activity covered by the Fellowship, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the research activities to be performed (up to 50 points) Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 points) Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the research activity covered by the Fellowship (up to 20 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 points)

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