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Institution: Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)
Deadline for Application:  April 10, 2026; 12:00 PM
Project Title:ZamboClays: Exploration of Silicates in Zamboanga for Cottage Ceramic Production
Project Leader: Ivyleen Bernardo Arugay
Duration:  9 months
Salary: Php 15,208.80/month
Tentative schedule of interview: April 13, 2026 (afternoon)

Qualifications:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree graduate preferably in CERAMIC ENGINEERING, METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING,MINING ENGINEERING or MATERIALS ENGINEERING and Technology
• Has basic experience in operating electrical furnace, ovens and comminution equipment;
• Has experience in comminution of raw materials;
• Has experience in writing technical or scientific reports, previous experience in publication is an advantage;
• Has experience in making technical or scientific presentations, previous experience in participating public presentations of works is an advantage;
• Pleasing personality and satisfactory communication skills are advantages.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the project leader in the successful implementation of the project;
• Assist in the supervision of proper decorum in the C.R.E.A.T.E. laboratory;
• Maintain Laboratory procedures and protocols for the safe conduct of the project;
• Recommends better procedures and protocols for the improvement of safe conduct in the C.R.E.A.T.E. laboratory;
• Recommends strategies for calibration of Gantt chart for the successful completion of the project;
• Recommends solutions for any unprecedented events in the conduct of the research to the Project leader as soon as possible;
• Implements immediate solutions for any unprecedented events requiring immediate attention or action, consequently, inform the Project leader of the event within reasonable time.

• Prepare written reports essential for the success of the project;
• Prepare technical or scientific presentations for the success of the project;
• Conduct experiments pertinent to the project;
• Analyze the results of the experiments in daily basis if possible;
• Conducts regular inventory of equipment, laboratory and office supplies in the C.R.E.A.T.E. laboratory;
• Reports to the Project leader the accomplished, and current status of the project on an agreed regular basis;
• Observes prompt attendance and submission of documents pertinent to the project;
• Willing to travel within the Philippines bounded by the project’s scope;
• Willing to present technical or scientific presentations for public exhibition of the project;
• Willing to be trained for the operation of scientific equipment and technical softwares available in the C.R.E.A.T.E. laboratory.

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Please attach the following documents to the application letter and send it to the address below:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae;
2. TOR/Evaluation of Grades;
3. Photocopy of Valid ID of the person to hire, and;
4. Application Letter indicating the subject below:
   Subject: Research Assistant for the project led by Ivyleen Bernardo Arugay
   

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QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in three (3) copies of their application to the Office of Research Management, OVCRE, 4th floor, MSU-IIT NMPC Building. and address it to:

PROF. ALIZEDNEY M. DITUCALAN, J.D. LL.D.
Chancellor
69ÌÃ- Iligan Institute of Technology

Through:

PROF. EPHRIME B. METILLO. PhD
Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise             

PROF. ARNOLD C. ALGUNO, PhD
Director, Office of Research Management

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APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

MSU-IIT accepts all qualified applicants including persons with disability (PWD), members of indigenous communities (IP) and those from any sexual orientation and gender identities (SOG).

NOTE: For Applicants who will hand in or send their applications through courier, PLEASE COMPILE THREE (3) COPIES OF THE COMPLETE DOCUMENTS IN LONG WHITE FOLDER WITH PAPER FASTENER