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The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a Graduate Research Assistant (PhD) to work with industry partners and university researchers to support a project focused on identifying lower-energy thermodynamic comminution conditions using a novel CO2 comminution technique. The Research Assistant works closely with researchers in carrying out research plans and projects in the program, coordinates and liaises between multiple industrial partners, and manages research projects in conjunction with the principal investigators. The NBK Institute of Mining Engineering at UBC is a global leader in mining research and education….

Leaders in mining education, research, and industry partnerships.  The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) is currently seeking new volunteer members for a two-year renewable term beginning in 2025. UBC Mining Engineering was one of the founding departments of the Faculty of Applied Science in 1915. Since then, it has grown into one of the world’s largest and most advanced centres for undergraduate and graduate mining education and research. It offers broad professional programs integrating courses and work experience focused on engineering principles, earth and mineral sciences, mining and mineral processing, health, safety and environmental…