Upgrading researcher with business acumen and project management skills

RISE ETC is now looking for a researcher with an interest in contributing to the transition to a sustainable industry.

About us
RISE is expanding in the field of bioeconomy. We are now looking for a new colleague who wants to be a part of the development towards a future circular och fossil-free society. We work in close cooperation with industry and researchers worldwide. Together, we generate and refine research results and ideas based primarily on forest raw materials. RISE Energy Technology Center (ETC) performs research covering our thematic focus areas of sustainable hydrocarbon fuels, carbon free energy solutions, computer based process optimization and high value-added materials. Within our business there are currently around 35 employees, mainly researchers, engineers and technical staff.

About the work
Currently, there is a great interest in production of fuels and chemicals from biobased and circular feedstocks. RISE ETC conducts research on pyrolysis of biomass and circular materials as well as upgrading of the produced oils with the purpose of producing sustainable and fossil free fuels. The research is performed in our dedicated pilot plants. You will contribute with competence and experience to our research projects at all stages; idea, planning, execution and reporting. Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management with partners and customers is important as you will initiate and drive new projects. You are expected to contribute to the development of the research area, both within RISE ETC and within the whole of RISE. Cooperation with colleagues at other sites will be crucial to reach this. Placement: Piteå.

About you

- You have a PhD degree in a relevant area (e.g. hydrotreatment, pyrolysis, catalytic upgrading) or comparable research competence
- You have good academic skills
- You are outgoing and have business acumen
- You have good stakeholder management and communication skills
- You have excellent knowledge in the English language both oral and written
- You preferably already have an existing relevant network
- You have a collaborative mindset and can also work independently.
- You have an interest in contributing to the transition to a sustainable industry.

Terms: 18 months employment. Terms in accordance with the collective agreement. Start date will be agreed upon with the successful candidate.

Welcome with your application!
If this sounds exciting and you would like to know more, please contact director Linda Sandström, tel. +46 10-516 61 80. Final application date is November 9th 2021. Inteviews might take place continuously during the application period.

Our union representatives are Mats Elowson, Unionen, 0920-233515 and Esbjörn Petterson, Sveriges Ingenjörer, 010-516 61 79.

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