Research Associate in inorganic chemistry

RISE is the Swedish Research Institute and innovation partner. In international collaboration with industry, academia and the public sector, we ensure the competitiveness of the business community and contribute to a sustainable society. Our 2,700 employees support and promote all manner of innovative processes. RISE is an independent, state-owned research institute that offers unique expertise and about 100 testbeds and demonstration facilities, instrumental in future-proofing technologies, products and services. www.ri.se.

Within the section Process simulation and sustainability at RISE Bioeconomy we are now hiring an research associate in inorganic chemistry. Working within the RISE Bioeconomy division means an opportunity to contribute to the development towards a future circular bioeconomy. We work in close cooperation with industry and research actors all over the world. Together we generate and process research results and ideas based mainly on forest raw materials. It is a stimulating and developing environment with a good team spirit. The workplace is located on Drottning Kristinas väg, near KTH, in close proximity of both nature and the city.

Tasks

Your work area will include fundamental understanding of, and problem solving within, the field of inorganic chemistry, especially solubility aspects, pertaining to processes for production of pulp, green chemicals and biofuels. You will plan, execute and evaluate experiments and industrial projects. Your work will include projects of both scientific and industrial character, which implies a wide range of work tasks and a possibility of acquiring unique skills.

As our co-worker, you will be a part of a research team that designs and uses various tools for simulation, analysis and development of new processes mostly within the pulp and paper industry. Some examples of processes within our current work field include traditional pulp production, lignin separation, biorefinery and textile fibre production. Your competence will contribute to deeper understanding of the inorganic chemistry aspects of the studied processes and to converting this knowledge to useful models. You will work both with research projects and industrial customer assignments.

Qualifications

Master of science or doctorate in chemical engineering or chemistry, preferably specialised within inorganic chemistry, solution chemistry or process chemistry. Experience from the pulp and paper industry is not a requirement, but it is favourable.

Personal qualities

You are results-oriented, responsible, curious and good in cooperating with others. You have good communication skills and are capable of recognizing our customers' needs. Fluency in Swedish and English, both oral and written, is required.

Other

The position is a permanent employment starting as soon as possible; a trial period can apply. Travel to customers in Sweden and abroad is included in the work.

For further information regarding the position, please contact research manager Katarina Ohlsson, 08-676 72 17.

Apply before 30/11 2018.

Representatives of the worker's unions are Anna Jensen (Unionen), 08-676 72 23 respektive Elisabeth Sjöholm (Sveriges Ingenjörer), 08-676 74 44.

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