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The Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech is home to a team of top-notch faculty, staff, research assistants, and students. Browse our current position openings below.
Administrative and Project Support Specialist
The Administrative and Project Support Specialist provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Department Head of Mining & Minerals Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering. This role ensures efficient coordination across both departments while maintaining a clear boundary between departmental operations. The individual manages scheduling, correspondence, document organization, budget monitoring, hiring support, procurement assistance, and minor project coordination related to federally funded research. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Senior Research Associate
The Department of Mining & Minerals Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is currently accepting applications for a senior research associate position. The Senior Research Associate will work in Dr. Aaron Noble’s laboratory and support ongoing and new research in the broad area of critical mineral processing and production. This position offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to develop and advance our department’s research, while advancing one’s own professional development and scholarly profile. Specific areas of focus include material characterization and analysis, laboratory testing and process development, process modeling and simulation, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle analysis.