Vacancy as Senior Scientist Mineral Processing at The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK)

The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK)


The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is an expert organisation operating under the Ministry of Employment and the Economy. As a centre of expertise serving the industry and the society, we are a European authority on geological natural resources, natural resource accounting and the sustainable use of natural resources. Mineral resources and eco-efficient mining are among our key expertises. We are active both in Finland and internationally. GTK employs about 700 people. Please visit www.gtk.fi for more information.

Senior Scientist Mineral Processing

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to develop our mineral processing research (see: http://en.gtk.fi/research2/program/processing/ ). We have unique research facilities including a pilot plant (see: http://en.gtk.fi/research2/infrastructure/laboratory/ ) In addition to your own research you should lead development of GTK's mineral processing expertise, customer oriented applications and domestic and international networks. We expect the applicants to be experienced and highly motivated with interests and demonstrated experience in research on mineral processing, such as, comminution, flotation, gravity/magnetic separation, leaching and process modelling as well as operations with materials recycling. We appreciate the plant operations experience. The post calls for a person with the ability to work cooperatively and to create stakeholder relations, as well as fluency in English.

Applicants must have at least a M.Sc. in mineral processing related engineering. The position is based at our office in Outokumpu town in Eastern Finland. It starts on 1 September 2010 and carries a monthly salary of EUR 3,900 to 4,700 depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a workweek of 36 hours with daily flexibility, five weeks annual holidays and State health care and pension plan. This is a permanent position.

Further questions concerning the position contact Research Director Pekka Nurmi, e-mail pekka.nurmi@gtk.fi, tel +358 40 5045236 and Laboratory Manager Kauko Ingerttilä, e-mail kauko.ingerttila@gtk.fi, tel +358 50 5551274.

Please send your application, including CV and names of two individuals who have agreed to provide letters of reference by 30 July 2010 to: Geological Survey of Finland, Registry Office, P.O. Box 96, 02151 Espoo, Finland (street address: Betonimiehenkuja 4, Otaniemi) or gtk@gtk.fi. Please mark your envelope or e-mail 'Senior Scientist'.