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One (1) Research Assistant (Job Order Employment)

Company : Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology
Date Posted : 2026-02-03

Institution: Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ)
Deadline for Application:  February 11, 2026, 5:00 PM
Project Title:  Catalytic co-pyrolysis of end-of-life tires and agricultural residues for biofuel production
Project Leader: Ralf Ruffel M. Abarca
Duration: February – December 2026
Salary:  Php 15,208.80/month
Tentative schedule of interview: February 13, 2026

Qualifications:

  • Preferably a graduate of BET-Chemical Engineering Technology, BS in Environmental Engineering, BS in Chemical Engineering, BS in Chemistry, or related fields

 Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Acquire and process ELTs, agro-industrial waste, local aluminosilicate sources, and other relevant materials required for the study.  
  • Conduct laboratory experiments to synthesize the zeolite catalyst and pyrolyze feedstocks for biofuel production.  
  • Assist in the experimental design for catalyst synthesis and pyrolysis.  
  • Perform statistical analyses for factor characterization, develop black box models, and conduct numerical optimization.  
  • Prepare quarterly assessment reports, research manuscripts for technical documentation, and scientific papers for publication and presentation.  
  • Assist in managing project-related documentation.  
  • Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Project Leader. 

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:

  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae;
  2. TOR/Evaluation of Grades;
  3. Photocopy of Valid ID of the person to hire, and;
  4. Application Letter indicating the subject below:
    Subject: 
    Research Assistant for the project led by Asst. Prof. Ralf Ruffel M. Abarca

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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

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APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ 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

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