Senior R&D Scientist in Green Hydrogen Technology

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy, and our research centers are the backbone. Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion. Through your research projects you will become part of company-wide community that will shape and help you to develop your career into a technical or managerial leader. Prior knowledge about power systems is welcome, but it is not a requirement.
For our research center in Sweden, we are looking for a senior research scientist in the area of green hydrogen, to join a world-class R&D team within sustainable energy systems design. You will work in a dynamic, motivated, and creative team with a wide range of experience and competence and with access to highly advanced laboratory facilities.
Your responsibilities
Lead R&D projects aimed at developing technology prototypes, including analytical models, system-level simulations, and laboratory tests to improve Hitachi Energy’s offering in the Hydrogen area
Deliver results in the form of measurements, technical reports, patent applications and other unique publications and presentations
Lead internal R&D projects and consortium projects related to Hydrogen, steering discussions with internal and external stakeholders
Explore opportunities for third-party funding in the Hydrogen area, possibly driving consortium project proposals together with academic and industrial partners
Lead a global multi-disciplinary community tasked with developing and maintaining a research strategy on Green Hydrogen, connecting your expertise with other relevant disciplines, such as power systems, materials, multi-physics, etc.

Your background
PhD degree in applied physics (or similar) with a focus on energy system applications, coupled with relevant work experience
Track record of managing R&D projects or complex work packages with reporting to multiple stakeholders
System-oriented research profile, with demonstrated ability to design, analyze, simulate, and evaluate complex systems
Ability to develop multi-disciplinary analytical and simulation models of different complexity (electromagnetic, thermal, chemical, …), including techno-economic analysis
Research experience with Hydrogen applications is beneficial
You have a curious mindset and can easily adapt to new challenges
You have excellent communication skills and team player attitude
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
If you have an inspiring and responsible personality, combining strong leadership drive with technical strength, and want to contribute to creating greener, stronger and smarter future sustainable energy systems, then join us! We very much look forward to your application.

More about us
Welcome with your application by the 15th of December. This role could be filled before the advertisement has expired, so don’t wait until the last day to send in your application.
Recruiting Manager Michele Luvisotto, michele.luvisotto@hitachienergy.com, +46 724-52 32 91 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer:  Bo Westman, +46 107 38 38 04; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 730 70 01 20; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12.  All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Mikael Blomberg, +46 72 464 38 10
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