Part-time Process Mineralogy Research Assistant

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s AquaMetallurgy and Mineral Processing Labs seek a part-time Research Assistant to support Process Mineralogy and Hydrometallurgy research. The role involves laboratory experimentation, technical analysis, data interpretation, and report preparation for ongoing projects.

Schedule: September 1 – October 30, 2026, 18–22 hours per week. Qualifications include an MS or Ph.D in Mineral/Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; experience in

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mineral/Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in Hydrometallurgy or Mineral Processing.
• Knowledge of Process Mineralogy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Process Mineralogy and Hydrometallurgy research in the lab.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, collect data, and perform technical analyses.
• Interpret data and help prepare project reports and findings.

Skills

Hydrometallurgy experience

Process Mineralogy (advantage)

Laboratory analysis

Education

MS or PhD in Mineral/Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Penn State University’s AquaMetallurgy and Mineral Processing Labs seek a part-time Research Assistant to support Process Mineralogy and Hydrometallurgy research. The role involves laboratory experimentation, technical analysis, data interpretation, and report preparation for ongoing projects.

Schedule: September 1 – October 30, 2026, 18–22 hours per week. Qualifications include an MS or Ph.D in Mineral/Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; experience in