Practical trainings, student assistants and theses

The Processing Department at the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology is hiring a Research Assistant (f/m/d), with the job set to begin on 01.06.2024. The department's research focus lies in the field of flotation, a separation process widely used in mineral beneficiation.

**Tasks:**

• Ore characterization
• Preparation and conduction of ore beneficiation tests, mainly flotation and grinding
• Upscaling experiments, including the use of a mini-pilot plant
• Documentation, evaluation of results, and identification of optimization potential

**Requirements:**

• enrolment in a Master's degree programme in process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar
• experience in laboratory work and pilot scale work
• experience with flotation separation process is an advantage
• experimental skills in handling laboratory techniques
• ability to work independently

**General conditions:**

• Start date from 01.06.2024
• 12 to 18 working hours per week
• Availability for at least 1 year
• Place of work: Freiberg

We offer you the opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt during your studies! You can expect a motivated and collegial working environment, active support in the realisation of your tasks.