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MINTEK VACANCIES
MINTEK VACANCIES
SERVICE DESK TECHNICIAN (APPLICABLE TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
Listing reference: minte_000294
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 1 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Helpdesk and Technical Support
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Service Desk Technician. The successful candidate will be the single point of contact for customers to obtain technical support. They will install, backup, assess, troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade computers and equipment of different types, including copiers, printers, and scanners, of all users so that they perform optimally. All suitably qualified and experienced internal candidates are invited to apply.
Job description
Service Desk
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
TRAINING:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
o Facilitate telephone line installations
o Ensure that Mintek's System function as required
o Provide necessary reporting for both APN and telephony
o Problem Management
o Change Management
o Asset Management
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
OTHER COMPETENCIES:
ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:
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SERVICE DESK TECHNICIAN (APPLICABLE TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
Listing reference: minte_000294
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 1 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Helpdesk and Technical Support
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Service Desk Technician. The successful candidate will be the single point of contact for customers to obtain technical support. They will install, backup, assess, troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade computers and equipment of different types, including copiers, printers, and scanners, of all users so that they perform optimally. All suitably qualified and experienced internal candidates are invited to apply.
Job description
Service Desk
- Serve as the first point of contact for users seeking technical assistance either remotely, or in person, or over the phone.
- Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware.
- Perform troubleshooting (remotely/in-person/telephonically) through diagnostic techniques, pertinent questions, programs, and implement the solution(s).
- Escalate unresolved technical problems to the next level of support personnel with the next level of difficulty.
- Record events and problems and their resolutions logs
- Install computer peripherals for users and connection of office automation devices
- Identify and suggest possible improvement in procedures
- Run reports to determine malfunctions that continue to occur
- Install, assess, troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade computers and equipment of different types, including copiers, printers, and scanners, of all users so that they perform optimally.
- Support and maintenance of conferencing facilities and software, projectors, desktop/laptop setup, roll-out, and upgrades
- Manage Service desk tickets on time
- Support and participate in relevant disaster recovery activities
- Incident and Problem Management
- Configure and distribute ICT Assets
- Perform desktop, laptop backups and data restores
- User Training
- Train computer users (Write training manuals or how-to videos).
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Relevant ICT degree such as Bachelor of Technology computer systems, Information Technology, Networks
- Any professional certifications such as MCSE, A , N and Security is an added advantage
- 2-5 years minimum relevant experience
TRAINING:
- ITIL foundation
- Network Administration
- Project Management
- O365 Training
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Customer-oriented and cool-tempered
- Ability to diagnose and resolve basic issues
- Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products
- An openness to learning new technologies
- Tech-savvy
- Telephony
- o Manage and maintain the telephony system
o Facilitate telephone line installations
o Ensure that Mintek's System function as required
o Provide necessary reporting for both APN and telephony
- Information Technology Service Management (ITSM)
- o Request Fulfilment
o Problem Management
o Change Management
o Asset Management
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
- Maintain a high level of service to customers (internal & external) according to the service standards as set by Mintek.
- Follow up with customers to ensure the problem has been resolved.
OTHER COMPETENCIES:
- Troubleshooting
- Systems thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Research
- Writing
ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:
- A or Certified Network associate accreditation
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (REF: MPD/2024)
Listing reference: minte_000292
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 October 2024
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Negotiable
EE position: No
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW within the Minerals Processing Division (MPD). The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work with senior researchers and other ecosystem partners to conduct cutting-edge research that will advance the objectives of the organization. The candidate will be responsible for formulating ideas relating to technical projects, develop research questions, design experiments, identify problems, and evaluate and implement solutions.
Job description
The Mineral Processing Division comprising Physical Separation, Flotation and Comminution Groups seeks to appoint a postdoctoral candidates to conduct research within the following areas (but not limited to):
· Focus on process solutions for industry impact areas of water and energy efficiency and reduction in circuits.
· Tailings retreatment process solutions.
· Novel technology evaluation for low grade and complex ore bodies as well as fines and ultra-fines milling and classification.
· Physical separation (gravity, magnetic and electrostatic separation) predictive modelling of circuits with the aim to scale up laboratory data to pilot plants and commercial operations.
· Modelling and simulation of comminution circuits and plant audits and surveys data validation.
· Evaluation of energy and/or water efficient technology for incorporation into comminution flowsheets.
· Develop software tools and data models to improve the interpretation of mineralogical data (numerical, images).
· Conduct advanced research on flotation processes, including reagent chemistry, surface chemistry, and mineral recovery.
· Conduct various flotation tests such as bench roughers, cleaner & recleaner and lock cycle tests.
· Investigate the adsorption mechanisms, zeta potential, thermodynamic, kinetics and hydrophobicity changes at the mineral/reagent interface.
· Develop and test new flotation reagents and technologies for improved kinetics, selectivity and recovery.
· Analyse experimental data using advanced techniques such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopes (SEM), and surface tension measurements.
Key Responsibilities:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the direction of a senior researcher and is expected to carry out the following responsibilities:
· Formulating ideas relating to technical projects, develop research questions, design experiments, identify problems, and evaluate and implement solutions.
· Data collection, analysis, and modelling.
· Presenting at high impact conferences nationally and internationally.
· Participating in site visits, meetings, and workshops.
· Producing high quality research publications (peer-reviewed articles, reports, book chapters, etc.)
· Contributing towards the development of prototypes, processes, models, products
· Writing research proposals.
· Mentoring and supervising postgraduate students.
· Building research collaborations nationally and internationally.
· Contributing towards science engagement activities.
· Supporting initiatives that promote the strategic goals and objectives of Mintek.
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctorate in one of the fields below:
· Chemical Engineering
· Metallurgical Engineering
Skills and experience:
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctorate in one of the fields below:
Skills and Experience:
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (REF: MPD/2024)
Listing reference: minte_000292
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 October 2024
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Negotiable
EE position: No
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW within the Minerals Processing Division (MPD). The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work with senior researchers and other ecosystem partners to conduct cutting-edge research that will advance the objectives of the organization. The candidate will be responsible for formulating ideas relating to technical projects, develop research questions, design experiments, identify problems, and evaluate and implement solutions.
Job description
The Mineral Processing Division comprising Physical Separation, Flotation and Comminution Groups seeks to appoint a postdoctoral candidates to conduct research within the following areas (but not limited to):
· Focus on process solutions for industry impact areas of water and energy efficiency and reduction in circuits.
· Tailings retreatment process solutions.
· Novel technology evaluation for low grade and complex ore bodies as well as fines and ultra-fines milling and classification.
· Physical separation (gravity, magnetic and electrostatic separation) predictive modelling of circuits with the aim to scale up laboratory data to pilot plants and commercial operations.
· Modelling and simulation of comminution circuits and plant audits and surveys data validation.
· Evaluation of energy and/or water efficient technology for incorporation into comminution flowsheets.
· Develop software tools and data models to improve the interpretation of mineralogical data (numerical, images).
· Conduct advanced research on flotation processes, including reagent chemistry, surface chemistry, and mineral recovery.
· Conduct various flotation tests such as bench roughers, cleaner & recleaner and lock cycle tests.
· Investigate the adsorption mechanisms, zeta potential, thermodynamic, kinetics and hydrophobicity changes at the mineral/reagent interface.
· Develop and test new flotation reagents and technologies for improved kinetics, selectivity and recovery.
· Analyse experimental data using advanced techniques such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopes (SEM), and surface tension measurements.
Key Responsibilities:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the direction of a senior researcher and is expected to carry out the following responsibilities:
· Formulating ideas relating to technical projects, develop research questions, design experiments, identify problems, and evaluate and implement solutions.
· Data collection, analysis, and modelling.
· Presenting at high impact conferences nationally and internationally.
· Participating in site visits, meetings, and workshops.
· Producing high quality research publications (peer-reviewed articles, reports, book chapters, etc.)
· Contributing towards the development of prototypes, processes, models, products
· Writing research proposals.
· Mentoring and supervising postgraduate students.
· Building research collaborations nationally and internationally.
· Contributing towards science engagement activities.
· Supporting initiatives that promote the strategic goals and objectives of Mintek.
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctorate in one of the fields below:
· Chemical Engineering
· Metallurgical Engineering
Skills and experience:
- Excellent technical skills
- Good track record of research outputs and publications
- Good teaching and training skills (mentoring of postgraduate students)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work and lead in both a team environment as well as an individual
- Professional recognition and registration is an added advantage.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctorate in one of the fields below:
- Chemical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Skills and Experience:
- Excellent technical skills
- Good track record of research outputs and publications
- Good teaching and training skills (mentoring of postgraduate students)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work and lead in both a team environment as well as an individual
- Professional recognition and registration is an added advantage.
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MINTEK POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Listing reference: minte_000291
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 29 October 2024
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Negotiable
EE position: No
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW within the Pyrometallurgy Division (PMD). The candidate is required to perform tasks related to executing pyrometallurgy research and technology development. This includes being responsible for computational materials science modelling.
Job description
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Minimum PhD in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process), Materials Science, Materials Chemistry or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on modelling skills of relevance to pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
§ Ideally, one year postdoctoral research experience, with strong emphasis on computational materials science modelling.
§ Familiarity with high performance computing and the use of shared/remote computational resources is desirable.
§ Professional recognition and registration are an added advantage.
§ Experience with postgraduate supervision is an added advantage.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
§ Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects.
§ Passion for pyrometallurgy research, technology development and technology transfer.
§ Good interpersonal skills.
§ Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
§ Willing to travel locally and internationally.
§ Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.
§ Ability to independently engage with industry leaders, operators and high-level international partners.
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Minimum PhD in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process), Materials Science, Materials Chemistry or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on modelling skills of relevance to pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
§ Ideally, one year postdoctoral research experience, with strong emphasis on computational materials science modelling.
§ Familiarity with high performance computing and the use of shared/remote computational resources is desirable.
§ Professional recognition and registration are an added advantage.
§ Experience with postgraduate supervision is an added advantage.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
§ Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects.
§ Passion for pyrometallurgy research, technology development and technology transfer.
§ Good interpersonal skills.
§ Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
§ Willing to travel locally and internationally.
§ Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.
§ Ability to independently engage with industry leaders, operators and high-level international partners.
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MINTEK POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Listing reference: minte_000291
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 29 October 2024
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Negotiable
EE position: No
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW within the Pyrometallurgy Division (PMD). The candidate is required to perform tasks related to executing pyrometallurgy research and technology development. This includes being responsible for computational materials science modelling.
Job description
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong understanding of computational materials science modelling using both ab initio and molecular dynamics methods, and their application to the calculation of thermodynamic and transport properties of high-temperature metallurgical systems in solid and liquid states.
- Proven experience with open source computational materials science tools such as LAMMPS, DL-POLY, Quantum Espresso, or similar.
- Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in pyrometallurgy.
- Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals is a distinct advantage.
- A strong understanding of the South African and global metals, minerals, and energy industries.
- Experience with pyrometallurgical process software and design tools such as PyroSim™, FactSage™ or similar is an added advantage.
- Experience with software automation and scripting languages such as Python is an added advantage.
- Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems.
- Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialisation and product development is highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to attract investment or R&D funding is highly advantageous.
QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Minimum PhD in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process), Materials Science, Materials Chemistry or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on modelling skills of relevance to pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
§ Ideally, one year postdoctoral research experience, with strong emphasis on computational materials science modelling.
§ Familiarity with high performance computing and the use of shared/remote computational resources is desirable.
§ Professional recognition and registration are an added advantage.
§ Experience with postgraduate supervision is an added advantage.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
§ Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects.
§ Passion for pyrometallurgy research, technology development and technology transfer.
§ Good interpersonal skills.
§ Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
§ Willing to travel locally and internationally.
§ Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.
§ Ability to independently engage with industry leaders, operators and high-level international partners.
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong understanding of computational materials science modelling using both ab initio and molecular dynamics methods, and their application to the calculation of thermodynamic and transport properties of high-temperature metallurgical systems in solid and liquid states.
- Proven experience with open source computational materials science tools such as LAMMPS, DL-POLY, Quantum Espresso, or similar.
- Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in pyrometallurgy.
- Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals is a distinct advantage.
- A strong understanding of the South African and global metals, minerals, and energy industries.
- Experience with pyrometallurgical process software and design tools such as PyroSim™, FactSage™ or similar is an added advantage.
- Experience with software automation and scripting languages such as Python is an added advantage.
- Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems.
- Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialisation and product development is highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to attract investment or R&D funding is highly advantageous.
QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Minimum PhD in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process), Materials Science, Materials Chemistry or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on modelling skills of relevance to pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
§ Ideally, one year postdoctoral research experience, with strong emphasis on computational materials science modelling.
§ Familiarity with high performance computing and the use of shared/remote computational resources is desirable.
§ Professional recognition and registration are an added advantage.
§ Experience with postgraduate supervision is an added advantage.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
§ Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects.
§ Passion for pyrometallurgy research, technology development and technology transfer.
§ Good interpersonal skills.
§ Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
§ Willing to travel locally and internationally.
§ Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.
§ Ability to independently engage with industry leaders, operators and high-level international partners.
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MINTEK POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Listing reference: minte_000290
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 29 October 2024
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Negotiable
EE position: No
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW within the Pyrometallurgy Division (PMD). The candidate is required to perform tasks related to executing pyrometallurgy research and technology development. This includes being responsible for computational multiphysics and reduced order modelling in problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions.
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong understanding of computational multiphysics and reduced order modelling in problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions.
- Proven experience with open source computational multiphysics modelling tools such as OpenFOAM®.
- Proven experience with software development languages such as C and Python.
- Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals.
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in fields relevant to pyrometallurgy.
- Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals is a distinct advantage.
- A strong understanding of the South African and global metals, minerals, and energy industries.
- Experience with pyrometallurgical process software and design tools such as PyroSim™, FactSage™ or similar is an advantage.
- Experience with CAD tools such as Fusion 360 or FreeCAD is an advantage.
- Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems.
- Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialisation and product development is highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to attract investment or R&D funding is highly advantageous.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
§ Strong understanding of computational multiphysics and reduced order modelling in problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions.
§ Proven experience with open source computational multiphysics modelling tools such as OpenFOAM®.
§ Proven experience with software development languages such as C and Python.
§ Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals.
§ Demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in fields relevant to pyrometallurgy.
§ Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals is a distinct advantage.
§ A strong understanding of the South African and global metals, minerals, and energy industries.
§ Experience with pyrometallurgical process software and design tools such as PyroSim™, FactSage™ or similar is an advantage.
§ Experience with CAD tools such as Fusion 360 or FreeCAD is an advantage.
§ Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems.
§ Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialisation and product development is highly advantageous.
§ Demonstrated ability to attract investment or R&D funding is highly advantageous.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Minimum PhD in Metallurgical/Chemical/Mechanical/Process Engineering or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on modelling skills of relevance to pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
§ Ideally, one year postdoctoral research experience, with strong emphasis on computational multiphysics and reduced order modelling.
§ Familiarity with high performance computing and the use of shared/remote computational resources is desirable.
§ Professional recognition and registration are an added advantage.
§ Experience with postgraduate supervision is an added advantage.
REQUIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
§ Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects.
§ Passion for pyrometallurgy research, technology development and technology transfer.
§ Good interpersonal skills.
§ Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
§ Willing to travel locally and internationally.
§ Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.
§ Ability to independently engage with industry leaders, operators and high-level international partners.
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SENIOR SCIENTIST: MINERAL SCIENCE GROUP (RE-ADVERT)
Listing reference: minte_000244
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 October 2024
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mining
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Scientist: Mineral Science position within the Mineralogy Division. The candidate will develop software tools and data models to improve interpretation of mineralogical data (numerical, images) for purposes of research or commercial service, according to predetermined time and cost schedules, and in compliance with Mineralogy’s quality standards. The candidate will be expected to seek new income and opportunities for intellectual capital development.
Job Description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Assist Head/Divisional manager to maintain and expand on project work from the mining/ metallurgical industry and related research agencies, in line with Division’s current business plans, by providing competence and professional expertise, and interacting with clients, collaborators and potential partners.
- Ascertain needs of clients and the industry and propose appropriate project work, both research and commercial oriented.
- Lead and execute projects in which interactions with technical expertise and stakeholders (internal and external) are required at an advanced level. This will involve algorithm/software development to extract appropriate information and modeling, simulation and interpretation of mineral behaviour in processing and other environments using primarily, mineralogical inputs.
- Execute projects so as to meet the time scheduling agreed to with client/stakeholder, contain costs for the Division and deliver valid conclusions with technical efficiency and professionalism.
- Comply with the internal administration requirements of Mintek and MNL with respect to labour and machine time capture, business governance, professional reporting, project planning and management.
- Develop protocols/workflows for optimal operation and performance of specialised imaging equipment.
- Ensure that QES procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency - technically and financially.
- Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is appropriately captured and produce advanced professional level reports, publications, conference contributions.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum: MSc / MEng in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering (Electronic/electrical) or equivalent
- Ideal: PhD
- 3- 5 years or more experience in the field of data and image (2D/3D) analysis applications using
commercial/open source platforms (e.g. Matlab, Python, R, Image J, VG StudioMax, Aviso, etc.). - Coding and/or modelling experience, preferably with mineralogical/metallurgical/chemical data.
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