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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• You have recently (max 5 years ago) gained your doctoral degree in Chemical, Energy or Process Engineering.
• Solid background in gasification, gasification product gas processing or synthesis gas chemistry
• Previous experience in participation or leading R&D projects.
• Proven track record in scientific publication and innovation actions.
• You are fluent in written and spoken English. Other languages incl. Finnish is a plus.

INTERESTED AND WANT TO KNOW MORE?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Ilkka Hiltunen +358 40 022 6730 on 8.8.2025 between 12-13 or on 11.8.2025 between 12-13.

• Developing new technologies for gasification and CO2 utilization
• Participation in implementation and leading of projects.
• Actively explore new technologies and participate in project planning, application writing and customer related work
• Participating actively in dissemination in the international scientific community and support team members in publication activities.
• Collaborating in research team and project group with co-writing and project work