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Research Associate (all genders)

Hybrid

Leoben, Austria | Full time (38.5h)

Fixed-term contract (36 months)

 

Your position

Are you ready to drive meaningful change in sustainability? Join the Department of Pioneer Research as a Research Associate and become part of an exciting international collaboration on industrial decarbonization. Our team is dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies that pave the way for a more sustainable future in high-temperature industries.

In this role, you will lead key tasks within CCUpScale, a high-impact project funded under the AUSTRALIA-AUSTRIA JOINT CALL 2024, while actively contributing to its overall coordination. This initiative focuses on advancing mineral carbonation technology, with the ambitious goal of scaling up from demonstration to a commercial pilot plant. You’ll be working alongside interdisciplinary teams across Austria and Australia, contributing to project management, data analysis, and process optimization.

 

Your tasks

  • Analyze and interpret data from pilot-scale demonstrations, focusing on process optimization and product development
  • Collaborate with engineers and researchers to translate demonstration results into costed engineering designs
  • Develop project documentation, including grant reporting, progress updates, and technical publications
  • Support the development of mineral carbonation products and conduct trials to demonstrate commercial potential
  • Promote knowledge sharing and represent the project in international forums and stakeholder engagements

 

Your profile

  • Degree in Geosciences, Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related studies
  • Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data
  • Basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative mineral characterization techniques
  • Familiarity with raw material quality control
  • Expertise in industrial minerals and their applications
  • Experience managing interdisciplinary R&D projects
  • Ability to coordinate effectively across disciplines and regions
  • Proven experience with grant applications

 

Languages: English – Fluent, German would be a plus

Nice to have: Experience in scaling processes from lab to industry

 

Our offer

The annual gross salary for this full-time position is €55,000.00, with a competitive package based on qualifications, experience, and market values.

 

Flexibility: Possibility of home office and flexible, trust-based working hours

Health: A variety of health offers (platform for mental & physical health, discount for gym, sponsoring of sports events etc.)

Plus: Childcare facilities (Hilfswerk) on the company premises, free parking incl. 12 charging stations, canteen with daily meal allowance; access to professional training and career growth programs

In addition to these local benefits for Leoben, we also offer you many global benefits.

 

Do you want to take the next step?

Please apply online, as applications by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Here you can find all the details about our application process.

 

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

 

Do you have more questions?

Catrinel Postema (Senior Talent Acquisition Partner)

E-Mail: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +31650087323

 

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

 

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