Scientist or Engineer in Organic Chemistry

RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and its subsidiary RISE Processum are leaders in the development of the bioeconomy and biorefineries of the future.

With a unique array of research areas, testbeds and demonstration environments, we offer a comprehensive solution for the conversion of biomass into green products to replace their fossil-based equivalents.

On behalf of the Swedish Government, we are establishing The Bioeconomy Arena - a hub for research within biobased solutions. This includes extensively modernising our testbeds and making a number of new investments to improve the opportunities for commercialising new solutions for a circular bioeconomy. Would you like to join us on this journey?  

We are looking for a Scientist or Engineer who is passionate about industrial chemistry and enjoys working on R&D projects. Join us and work on research projects that promote sustainable development and innovative processes and products based on sustainable feedstocks!

About the position
As a Scientist or Engineer in the Chemistry Group at RISE Processum, you'll get to work on a wide range of projects, including biochemicals, biofuels and biomaterials. You will collaborate with researchers and professionals from RISE, as well as with professionals from companies and other R&D organizations, as we engage in joint R&D projects with various stakeholders.

We are currently building new and unique research infrastructure, which includes a new pilot hall with a process chemistry room with reactors up to 250 L. Together with a range of testbeds already in place, we will have a unique possibility to scale up future biobased chemicals before commercialization together with our partners. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this unique development along with your colleagues.

The placement for this position is Örnsköldsvik. 

Who are you?
To be considered, you should have an academic degree (PhD, MSc, BSc) in organic chemistry or equivalent competence. You should have both theoretical and practical experience in synthetic organic chemistry, process chemistry, wood chemistry or materials chemistry, by education or longer work experience. Experience of research within the area of biobased chemicals/fuels and experience from working with scaling up processes is a merit.

We value your personal qualities as much as your professional expertise, and we are looking for a cooperative problem solver who can work well in a team environment. Fluency in English or Swedish is a requirement.

About us
RISE Processum is a leading player in biorefinery development, using forest raw materials to develop new green processes and products such as fuels, chemicals, and materials. We offer a unique research environment with lab, pilot and demonstration facilities that are strongly linked to the existing industrial biorefineries in the area. As part of the RISE Group, we are building a hub for research in biorefinery development and carrying out a major modernization of our test beds and demonstration environments.

Welcome with your application!
For more information about the position, please contact Marie-Louise Wallberg, Head of the Chemistry group, at +46 10-516 67 66. The last application date is 15th of August 2023.

Our union representatives are Yvonne Söderström Nordin, +46 10 516 67 65 and Frida Sandberg, +46 10 516 67 79 for Unionen and Jörg Brucher, +46 73 829 31 51 for Sveriges Ingenjörer.

We welcome your application and look forward to hear from you!