Project leader/Researcher within recycling of batteries

About us
The Chemical Problem Solving unit is recruiting a project leader/researcher for the team in Borås, Sweden.

We are looking for you who are an experienced and driven researcher in inorganic chemical recycling, preferably within the area of batteries. Our unit has a wide range of expertise and well-equipped modern laboratories.

About the role
As a researcher, you are expected to work cross-functionally and often with other researchers in different types of projects, contributing with high technical expertise and the ability to drive your projects forward. You are expected to collaborate with other actors by developing technology for recycling and extraction of inorganic substances from batteries or similar materials. You are also expected to develop new solutions within the area of recycling using various chemical instruments. You get also motivated by solving our customer problems and environmental issues as well as technical challenges of our society. As a researcher, you are expected to stay up to date on developments in areas relevant to the business and build competence within chemical inorganic recycling. You should feel comfortable writing research applications and implementing projects.

Who are you?
To thrive in the role, you need to be self-driven, structured, be able to take own initiatives and be opened to input from customers and colleagues. You are creative and like to face problems that requires you to explore new areas. Technical curiosity is something that drives you, in particular the area of recycling and you enjoy practical experimental work. You have relevant experience of working strategically and leading projects. You have a good ability to communicate with stakeholders and write applications and reports.

- M.Sc. in Engineering or Ph.D. degree in chemistry or other relevant education
- 5–10 years of relevant work experience (from industry or university) preferably as project leader
- High scientific competence and understanding of industrial challenges
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Experience from hydrometallurgy, electrochemical or inorganic chemistry

We offer a stimulating and flexible work environment where you will mainly work with industrial assignments performing analytical work and solving chemical problems.

Welcome with your application!
If this sounds interesting and you want to know more, you are welcome to contact unit manager Camilla Nilsson, 010-228 48 09 or project leader Maciej Wysocki +46 70 577 58 51. The application deadline is 24th of April 2022.

Our union representatives are Lazaros Tsantaridis, Sveriges Ingenjörer (SACO), 010-228 41 22 and Daniel Gäwerth, Unionen, 010-516 68 15.