Professor in Raw Materials and Process Engineering

About the role

GMIT, a state university founded in 2013 through bilateral cooperation between Mongolia and Germany, is recruiting a professor with a strong profile in thermal and process engineering, pyrometallurgy and energy/fuel conversion. The post contributes to the B.Sc. program in Raw Materials and Process Engineering and to relevant graduate programs in Resources and Technology. Applications close on 12 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses such as Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Thermal Unit Operations, Pyrometallurgy and Fossil Fuel Technology.
• Develop an applied research profile in process engineering, extractive metallurgy, high-temperature processing, energy and resource efficiency, fuel/thermochemical conversion or related fields, and contribute to national and international research projects relevant to Mongolia's resource sector.
• Build research and industry partnerships in non-ferrous metallurgy, resource and energy efficiency, circularity/recycling and sustainable process technologies, and integrate industrial case studies, process simulation and laboratory-based learning into teaching.
• Supervise student research projects and Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral research and theses in line with GMIT regulations.
• Contribute to study programs, laboratories and teaching materials, support quality assurance and accreditation, and serve on academic organs and university working groups.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree in process, chemical or metallurgical engineering, extractive metallurgy or a closely related field.
• At least six years of research experience or a habilitation or equivalent scientific and work experience.
• A strong publication record and/or relevant industrial experience, plus experience in acquiring third-party funding and in national or international research projects.
• Experience supervising Bachelor's and Master's theses; PhD supervision is an advantage.
• English at C1 level or higher, with strong intercultural communication, collegiality and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Strong expertise in thermal/process engineering and/or pyrometallurgy.
• Competence in several of: engineering thermodynamics and phase equilibria, thermal and separation unit operations, high-temperature processes, extractive metallurgy, fuel technology, thermochemical conversion, process simulation, resource efficiency and circular process technologies.

Applicants send a cover letter and CV, a teaching statement and a research statement, a list of publications, copies of diplomas and certificates, and the names and contact details of two referees, all in English PDF format.