Senior Researcher within polymeric materials in corrosive environments

Do you have experience in corrosion, degradation and aging of polymeric materials in corrosive environments? Do you enjoy working on both longer projects and short assignments, all of which focus on a demand-driven technology development linked to societal and industrial challenges in both Sweden and internationally? Do you see it as motivating to be able to take your own initiative, coach colleagues and carry out research projects and customer assignments? Then RISE has an interesting job for you!

We are now looking for a senior researcher within polymeric materials in corrosive environments.

The placement for the position is in Stockholm with a start date before the summer.

The Corrosion department at RISE offers an attractive workplace as one of Europe's leading players within corrosion and plastic materials in aggressive environments, with the mission to create industrial benefit through company-wide research. We are located in Kista north of Stockholm where we have large modern premises, as well as in Borås. In France, we have a wholly owned subsidiary with 45 employees focused on corrosion research. Our polymeric group has more than 30 years of experience in testing, research and development of polymeric materials in corrosive environments with a large international membership program with many contacts abroad.

About the position
You will be working as a Senior Researcher within polymeric materials in aggressive environments in the corrosion department. The work focuses on polymeric materials in the chemical process industry, pulp & paper, pickling, flue gas stacks and to some extent water & wastewater. You will conduct research projects and industrial assignments, both in our well-equipped laboratories and on location at our customers’ facilities. An important part of the work will be to help to broaden competence within the group by actively sharing your knowledge and experience with others. You will work closely with our industrial clients as well as other research entities, mainly in Sweden but also internationally. You will be given an independent role while being part of a research team with close collaboration with your colleagues.

Your knowledge
You should have a university degree within material science, chemistry or engineering with a special focus on polymeric materials. Advanced knowledge related to polymers in aggressive environments, with at least 10 years’ experience is required. Industrial experience within the area is strongly meritorious. Good knowledge within welding of polymers is meritorious. You should have a good theoretical understanding as well as an interest and comprehension for laboratory work and practical cases from the field.

You as a person
We prioritise our customers and colleagues, so you should have a good ability to create working relationships with both. The job involves a lot of customer contact and therefore demands that you can express yourself clearly in both Swedish and English, both speaking and writing. The ability to write clear and concise scientific reports is required.

As a person you are committed and driven, enjoy a high tempo environment and see solutions and opportunities rather than problems. You are well organised and have an interest in helping create new business and projects but also an ability to further develop existing ones.

Are we right for each other?
We can't promise you a simple job, but we can offer you many committed and enthusiastic colleagues and some exciting industrial and societal challenges. You will work in a dynamic environment that gives you development opportunities both professionally and personally. At RISE, we want you to succeed and feel good, because together with your colleagues you contribute to a sustainable future and to securing a leading position for Swedish industry and research globally.

We look forward to your application!
For more information about the position, please contact Olivier Rod, Department manager, tel: 072 520 33 58. You are welcome to submit your application as soon as possible, but the closing date for applications is 2020-03-24.

Senior researcher, Polymeric materials, Corrosion, Material science, Chemistry, RISE, Kista


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