Research Chemist Asphalt Applications

Surface Chemistry a business unit of AkzoNobel, operates in 50 countries, employing over 1500 people.Based in Chicago, IL, United States, with regional marketing centers in Bridgewater, NJ, United States, Singapore and Stenungsund, Sweden, we are leading supplier of specialty surfactants and synthetic and bio-polymers additives.Using a combination of Chemical expertise, process technology and application know-how, we solve problems for a multitude of manufacturers and formulators.We service a wide range of industries including agro, asphalt, cleaning, fabric care, mining, personal care and petroleum. Our business segment Asphalt Applications specializes in advanced chemistry for the pavement industry.Our business philosophy is to develop chemistry and technology which, when used in a system, will improve the performance and durability of asphalt pavements. We are strengthening our successful Performance Applications team and have an immediate opening for an individual who can fulfil the following key role for the Asphalt Application team at AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry in Stenungsund.This is a permanent position on a full time basis, reporting to the Group Head Asphalt Applications. You will be working within the Asphalt team on developing new chemical solutions to market driven requirements.Main responsibilities are: * Develop and evaluate new products and technologies for Asphalt Applications and be the key holder of chemistry and surface chemistry knowledge * Maintain and develop expertise in technologies in the asphalt area by following and evaluating literature and patents * Plan and perform Laboratory work, interpret and report results * Maintain interaction with internal and external customers (indirect, direct) as well as counterparts at other R&D sites * Expected to develop and adjust evaluation methods * Participate in or lead project teams You have a PhD in organic or surface chemistry with 2-5 years of relevant work experience or a MSc in chemistry/chemical engineering with 10 years of relevant work experience in the industry.Work experience or knowledge from the petrochemical industry (asphalt, oil or refinery) is an advantage.You are fluent in English and have good IT skills.We put a strong emphasis on your personal qualities.To enjoy and be successful in this position you need to be positive, open minded and you are challenged by meeting high set targets and delivering results.You are creative with an entrepreneurial drive and you enjoy working independently as well as working in a team.You like to communicate, be curious and have the courage to question as well as building good relations with customers and colleagues. - As a part of our work for a drug free work environment, we perform drug test on all new employees -