Research Engineer in Mineral Processing
About this role
Do you want to work in Kiruna together with research engineers and specialists at LKAB's research and development department? Do you want to collaborate with universities, research institutes and suppliers around the world to drive development forward? Then the position as a Research Engineer in Mineral Processing at LKAB may be something for you!
Shaping the future
At LKAB, we are leading the transformation of our industry toward a sustainable future. Just as we aim to reshape the world, we are committed to developing every individual on our team, both personally and professionally. Are you ready to help shape the future of the mining and mineral industry?
Responsibilities
- As part of the technical note Mineral Processing in the Kiruna R&D team, this position is supposed to fill an important role with focus on mineral processing and laboratory test work. Daily tasks will be connected to all study phases from conceptual to operational assignments. We work interdisciplinary along the entire mining value chain; however close collaboration is especially needed towards exploration/mine geology and pelletizing. You will work with both process challenges in current operations and assignments for long-term development of future mineral processes. Important tasks include lab-scale trials, data handling and timely reporting. Regular travel between the company sites and to external collaboration partners and conferences are part of this role.
About Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB
We are looking for someone who wants to be involved in developing sustainable and climate neutral processes related to iron ore and its potential by-products for the future. LKAB is currently producing a variety of specialised products predominantly blast furnace and direct reduction pellets and is committed to transform to carbon dioxide free production. To support us in our mission we are looking for a research engineer in Mineral Processing for investigations to increase knowledge of our mineral processes and their implicati