Research Associate Mineralogy

**Full time**

**The location of the role is in: Leoben**

**About the job**

**In addition, your tasks will include**
- Analytical method development and its establishment in the fields of mineralogy and digital image processing
- Operator for a M4 Tornado Micro-XRF from Bruker
- Microscopic investigation on refractory material using light microscopy and (FE-) SEM
- Evaluation and interpretation of chemical, physical, and mineralogical findings of refractory
- Final reporting and support for R&D team members, marketing, sales, QM and operation

**About You**

You are a strong communicator with a collaborative attitude. With your great enthusiasm and creative mindset, you bring new ideas to the table, not only as an individual but also together with your colleagues. You work well in cross-functional teams and are not afraid to take responsibility and make decisions. With your hands-on mentality, structured approach and analytical skills, you proactively seek to improve the status quo. You see change as something positive, can adapt quickly and you like to courageously help shaping the future of RHI Magnesita.

**What we expect from you in terms of**

**Education**

A university degree with focus on geoscience (Mineralogy, Petrology), Ceramics, Material Science, Metallurgy or Chemistry

**Languages**

English - Proficient/Fluent

German - Proficient/Fluent

Any other language is considered as an asset

**Work Experience**

Some years of relevant professional experience

**Why you should work for RHI Magnesita**

You will perform in a customer focused environment. We live innovation and appreciate an open and pragmatic way of working. From our leaders we expect to drive our further transformation, to engage our people and to give direction. RHI Magnesita is a company where you can be yourself and where not only your resume and experience, but also your personality counts. We aim for global consistency in compensation policies, but also consider local common practices. RHI Magnesita is committed to support its employees through various means to enable the best possible performance.

**We offer**
- Attractive remuneration packages including global bonus programme
- Local benefits such as childcare facilities (Hilfswerk) on the company premises, free parking, canteen with daily meal allowance
- A variety of health offers (discount for gym, sponsoring of sports events etc.)
- Possibility of up to 50% home office (depending on the position) incl. allowance

The potential annual gross salary for this position is € 48.000,00 on a full-time basis. We value your education, skills and experience and will make sure these are reflected accordingly in your final set salary.

**Sounds like you?**

**About RHI Magnesita**

We are the acknowledged technology leader in the refractory industry. Our company is defined by people. We are committed to diversity and know that multiple approaches, perspectives and backgrounds fuel creativity and innovation. It is our aspiration to build a workplace culture where everyone feels valued, engages, and can enjoy a truly inclusive environment and the diverse voices of our employees are heard. We foster a collaborative culture that cherishes ideas and determination to add value for our customers. Our leadership style encourages open-mindedness, reliability, pragmatism, and innovation.

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