Assistant Project Manager (all genders)
Hybrid
Fixed contract for 24 months with possibility for permanent hire
Your position
As Assistant Project Manager, you will support and coordinate innovative initiatives focused on CO₂ mineralization. You will work closely with feedstock providers, supporting materials characterization and collaborating with the Innovation Team to optimize processes using advanced spectroscopic methods. You will coordinate and interpret results from international partners, ensuring accurate classification of product streams and high-purity outputs, including magnesium carbonate and silicates for the cement industry. In addition, you will engage with downstream partners and customers, translating technical requirements into practical solutions. In this role, you will travel for up to 15–20% of your time to project partners, including Australia, China and Turkey, with more frequent visits within the DACH region.
Managing and coordinating daily operations and reporting for international research projects (e.g. FFG-funded projects with academic partners)
Acting as an interface between the Mineral Sales Team, Innovation Team and external project partners to support project activities and explore new markets
Characterizing feedstock and supporting the optimization of sorting and processing approaches together with the Innovation Team
Consolidating, interpreting and communicating results across project partners and internal stakeholders
Supporting partner and customer interactions by capturing technical requirements and contributing to product development, including the classification of product streams (e.g. magnesium carbonate and silicates)
Your profile
Degree in Chemistry or Mineralogy
Ideal for early-career professionals, recent graduates or junior researchers with initial project or research experience
Strong analytical mindset combined with a structured, hands‑on and self‑driven way of working, as well as willingness to travel internationally
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and with external partners
Languages
English – proficient, German – considered an asset
Our offer
The annual gross salary for this full‑time position is € 55 000,00, with a competitive package based on qualifications, experience, and market values.
Flexibility
Possibility of up to 50% home office and flexible, trust‑based working hours.
Health
Sponsorship of sporting events, platform for mental & physical health (Mavie), discount at local gym.
Plus
Childcare facilities (Hilfswerk) on the company premises, canteen with daily meal allowance, free parking incl. 12 charging stations, corporate benefits platform.
In addition to these local benefits for Leoben, we also offer you many global benefits.
Do you want to take the next step?
At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.
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