Researcher Scientist chemistry Stora Enso, Sweden Karlstad

Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wood and paper on global markets. Our aim is to replace non-renewable materials by innovating and developing new products and services based on wood and other renewable materials. We employ some 27 000 people in more than 35 countries, and our sales 2015 were EUR 10 billion.

Description
We are searching for a research scientist in chemistry to the material development team at the research center in Karlstad, consumer boards division.

Location: Karstad research center, Karlstad Sweden
Schedule: Full time, permanent position
Organization: Innovation and R&D, Consumer boards

The Material Development unit develops new materials for packaging applications with special focus on cellulose based renewable materials to replace plastics and aluminum. The team also produces demonstrators of the developed materials in its potential applications. Members in the team are working in or managing projects within the whole scope of developing and introducing new material to the market. The team is also a key contact point for external R&D providers in the operational field of the team as well as providing services to other Stora Enso units within the competences of the team.

Your task will be to develop new packaging materials and related production processes. This you will do through the application of general and cellulose derivatization chemistries with special emphasis on new renewable barrier materials and speciality fibers for packaging applications. In this area you should develop an excellent competence and network. You will work independently and together with colleagues and external R&D providers in projects. It’s expected that you have a good ability to structure your tasks and assignments and lead teams to achieve your targets.

The position offers a good opportunity to further develop your skills and network while working with key stakeholders within the area.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role you need to have strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work in matrix organizations combined with an innovative and problem solving mindset. You find it natural and inspiring to develop and maintain a strong network within in Stora Enso as well as with external R&D providers. Further you are strong in marketing and communicating project results. Good communication skills in English and Swedish as well as a willingness to travel are required.

You have an MSc/Civilingenjör in chemistry or chemical engineering and a PhD in a relevant area combined with knowledge and experience of cellulose chemistry as well as renewable barrier materials.

We are striving for ethnical diversity and an equal distribution of females and males. We will pay great attention to your personal skills.

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Contact person
For more information please contact Katarina Glennert, Recruitment Consultant Experis,
ph + 46 (0) 73 077 49 56
For more information regarding the position please contact Lars Axrup, Project Director Material Development, ph +46 (0)104673122, lars.axrup@storaenso.com

Union representatives
Per Andersson, Sveriges Ingenjörer, per.x.andersson@storaenso.com, ph +46 (0)104673274
Lena Lindberg, Unionen, lena.lindberg@storaenso.com, ph +46 (0)104673193