Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist

at  Hydro

Hydro Aluminium Metal is a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or PhD – preferably within Metallurgy, Material Sciences, Nano Technology, Physics, Applied Mathematics or similar
• Experience from project management, and from working with industrial processes and product development
• Experience with aluminium is an advantage
• Fluency in English

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Some travelling, both domestic and internationally, will be expected in this role.
Health, environment and safety (HSE) is integrated into Hydro’s daily operations. It is our responsibility to protect our employees’ health and safety, and to contribute to sustainable development in the local environments where we operate. We are therefore looking for employees who will contribute positively to this, through healthy and conscious HSE attitudes and actions.
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and achievements. Please enclose all relevant transcripts with your application (academic records/diplomas, certificates etc.). Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check.

• Project management: Planning, executing, and leading R&D projects.
• Developing and testing optimized or new alloys and casthouse technologies.
• Providing technical support and collaborating with customers on joint development projects.
• Engaging in research collaborations with universities, institutes, and industrial partners.
• Participating in research council-funded projects.
• Presenting R&D results through reports, webinars, and presentations