|
Institution: Mindanao State University –
Iligan Institute of Technology (²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ)
Deadline for
Application: January
30, 2026 (12NN)
Project
Title: A Strategic
Approach to the Beneficiation and Chemical Processing of the Philippine
Silica Sand: Production of High-Purity Quartz (HPQ) for Semiconductors and
Energy Storage Applications
Project
Leader: Asst. Prof. Mona Lisa Pacaña Pongcol
Duration: 12 months (with the possibility of 1 year
extension; total 2 years)
Salary: SG 11
(Php38,046.00/month)
Tentative schedule of
interview: February 2, 2026
(afternoon)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree graduate in BS Metallurgical Engineering,
Materials Science and Engineering, or related field.
- Preferably
with experience in laboratory work related to mineral processing,
geochemistry, hydrometallurgy, or analytical characterization.
- Knowledge in
unit operations involved in beneficiation processes (e.g., crushing,
grinding, sieving, flotation, magnetic separation, leaching, precipitation,
solvent extraction, etc.) is an advantage.
- Familiarity
with analytical laboratory equipment (e.g., XRF, XRD, ICP-OES, AAS,
SEM-EDS, LPSA, UV-Vis, and other wet chemical analysis) is an
advantage.
- Able to
perform sample preparation, experimental runs, data recording, and
technical reporting with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated
ability in technical writing, documentation, and preparation of figures,
tables, and research reports.
- Excellent
organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Willing to
work in a research environment, learn new techniques, and collaborate
effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Can commit to
the project duration and timeline.
- Preferably
with research experience (undergraduate thesis, internship, or project
involvement), but fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate
the implementation and monitoring of experimental activities in accordance
with the approved project work plan;
- Assist in
supervising postgraduate, graduate, and undergraduate students involved in
project-related experiments;
- Assist in the
analysis, validation, and interpretation of experimental and analytical
data;
- Assist in the
preparation and writing of technical, progress, and terminal reports
required by the funding agency and the University;
- Contribute to
the preparation of manuscripts for publication in SCI- or Scopus-indexed
journals and conference proceedings;
- Prepare and
consolidate quarterly progress reports and other documentation required for
project monitoring and evaluation.
Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in
writing. Please attach the following documents to the application letter
and send it to the address below:
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae;
- TOR/Evaluation of Grades;
- Photocopy of Valid ID of the person to hire, and;
- Application Letter indicating the subject
below:
Subject: Project Technical Assistant
II for the project led by
Asst. Prof. Mona Lisa Pacaña Pongcol
____
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in three (3) copies of their
application to the Office of Research Management, OVCRE, 3rd
floor, Main Library Building and address it to:
PROF. ALIZEDNEY M. DITUCALAN, J.D. LL.D.
Chancellor
MSU - Iligan Institute of Technology
Through:
PROF. EPHRIME B. METILLO. PhD
Vice Chancellor for Research and
Enterprise
PROF. ARNOLD C. ALGUNO, PhD
Director, Office of
Research Management
____
APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ accepts all qualified applicants including persons with
disability (PWD), members of indigenous communities (IP) and those from any
sexual orientation and gender identities (SOG).
NOTE: For Applicants who will hand in or send their applications through
courier, PLEASE COMPILE THREE (3) COPIES OF THE COMPLETE DOCUMENTS IN LONG
WHITE FOLDER WITH PAPER FASTENER |
Mindanao State
University - Iligan Institute of Technology