Lediga jobb som Civilingenjör, forskning/utveckling, kemi i Örnsköldsvik

We seek a motivated leader with expertise in chemistry and a passion for developing teams, who thrives in driving innovation and delivering impactful results through strategic collaboration and visionary leadership.
About us
At the Bioeconomy division we work with biorefinery value chains as well as products and processes for agriculture, food, packaging, battery development, and the design of materials and surfaces. RISE Processum AB is a subsidiary of RISE and are experts in biorefinery development. In a unique research environment, we can test new ideas and products from laboratory to demo scale and in this way, we are a link between research and commercialization. We are a leading partner within biorefinery development and in collaboration with our partners, we develop new fossil free processes and products such as fuel, chemicals and materials. 
RISE Processum has just over 40 employees and the organization includes three research teams, Chemistry, Biotechnology and Innovation system and is situated in the High Coast Innovation Park in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. In Örnsköldsvik we offer an innovative research environment with lab and technology infrastructure that is strongly connected to existing industrial processes within the biorefinery field.
More information at: www.ri.se and www.processum.se About the role
As Chemistry Manager, you will lead and develop the team and have personnel responsibility for 10-15 people. Together with other managers and your colleagues, you will guide the work in accordance with RISE’s vision and role as a national research institute. In collaboration with colleagues within RISE and our exciting partners, you will work to design and implement high-quality research and innovation projects that contribute to a competitive business sector and a sustainable society. In addition, you will also work on:
Operational development of the core areas and associated project portfolio
Development and responsibility of the unit's operational activities, as well as workplace environment and finances
Coaching and developing employees and teams
Building internal and external relationships that promote targeted ambitions and goals
Actively seeking and supporting work with research applications and customer collaboration to develop and utilize RISE’s collective knowledge

As Head of Chemistry you report to the CEO of RISE Processum. The location for this role is in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, where we have all technology infrastructure and laboratory facilities. Travel will occur.
Who are you? To succeed in this role, you are a natural leader who motivates your team through inspiring, courageous, and inclusive leadership. You are driven to deliver clear results and take pride in building trust with customers, partners, colleagues, and employees. With a confident yet humble approach, you lead by example and create an environment where people feel engaged and empowered. You thrive in both strategic and operational contexts, and your strong communication skills—both in Swedish and English—enable you to build effective collaborations across disciplines and sectors.
Requirements:
University degree in chemistry or a related field
Documented experience from the private sector and/or academia
Solid understanding of both the research process and project management
You have experience that has given you a deep understanding of the importance of risk assessments and a solid ability to contribute to a good work environment in applied research, laboratory work, and scale-up
Experience in team-building and strategic development
Business-oriented mindset and ability to build long-term relationships with stakeholders
You have leadership experience and are a confident leader with a proven ability to motivate, engage and guide teams toward high performance and development
Fluent in both spoken and written Swedish and English

Meritorious qualifications:
Doctoral degree in a relevant field
Experience from research and development in the core areas of the bioeconomy
Good understanding of Sweden’s and the EU’s research and innovation landscape

Are we a good match?
As the Head of Chemistry at Processum, you will be key to create opportunities for a group of engaged scientists and engineers. With us, there is the opportunity to influence and contribute to sustainable materials, chemicals and processes. At RISE, you will work alongside some of the country’s brightest minds – colleagues with deep expertise, broad perspectives, and a shared commitment to solving societal challenges. Together, we create technology that is not only advanced but also applicable, sustainable, and ready to be scaled in society.
This is the place for you who is passionate about innovation and leadership and strongly believe in collaboration.
Welcome with your application!
If this sounds interesting and you want to know more, feel free to contact the recruiting manager Karin Johnson, CEO at RISE Processum, +46732557551. The last application date is August 31th, and selection and interviews will take place continuously during and after the application period.
Our union representatives are Eleonora Borén, SACO, +46 73 087 47 51 and Frida Sandberg, +46 10 516 67 79 for Unionen. Visa mindre

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! Visa mindre

Vill du arbeta med forskningsprojekt inom ramen för hållbar utveckling och bidra till att ta fram nya innovativa processer och produkter baserade på skogsråvara? Är du kemisten som tycker det är roligt att arbeta laborativt och skulle trivas med att arbeta med forskningsprojekt och kunduppdrag inom kemiområdet? Då finns ett riktigt intressant jobb för dig hos RISE Processum AB i Örnsköldsvik.

Tjänsten är ett föräldravikariat på ett år. Då vi är i en expansiv fas ser vi goda möjligheter till framtida möjligheter hos oss.

Dina arbetsuppgifter
Som forsknings- och utvecklingsingenjör inom kemi hos RISE Processum arbetar du i huvudsak med att utveckla nya bioraffinaderiprocesser inom främst organisk kemi till bränslen, kemikalier och material. Vi arbetar med fraktionering av biomassa, extrahering av specifika ämnen, kemiska synteser, processer vid höga temperaturer och tryck samt koncentrering av produkter.

Du arbetar i huvudsak med planering, genomförande och rapportering av försök i labb- eller pilotskala. Du utför kemiska analyser, löser problem av kemisk och teknisk karaktär och arbetar i projektteam. Då vissa experiment tar lång tid att utföra krävs förutsättningar för en flexibilitet i arbetstid. RISE Processum samlar företag och universitet i gemensamma forskningsprojekt vilket innebär att nätverkande internt och externt är en viktig del av arbetet.

Din profil
Vi söker dig som har en akademisk examen inom organisk kemi, kemiteknik eller motsvarande kompetens där prioritet kommer att ges till sökande med god kemisk förståelse, god laborativ förmåga och erfarenhet av processutveckling. Du uppskattar laborativa uppgifter, är praktisk och teknisk samt arbetar självständigt.

Vi lägger stor vikt vid dina personliga egenskaper och vill gärna att du är förtroendeingivande, har lätt för att samarbeta och är en problemlösare. Goda kunskaper i engelska eller svenska är ett krav. Placeringsort är Örnsköldsvik.

Bioraffinaderisatsning
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden och dotterbolaget RISE Processum är ledande aktörer i utvecklingen av framtidens bioekonomi och bioraffinaderi. Med en unik uppsättning forskningsområden, testbäddar och demonstrationsmiljöer bildar vi en helhetslösning för omvandling av biomassa till gröna produkter, som tidigare varit fossilbaserade. På uppdrag av regeringen bygger vi upp ett nav för forskning inom bioraffinaderiutveckling och genomför en stor modernisering av våra testbäddar samt ett flertal nyinvesteringar för att förbättra förutsättningarna för kommersialisering av nya lösningar för en cirkulär bioekonomi i ett internationellt centrum. Läs mer om satsningen. Vi behöver din hjälp. Vill du bli en av oss? Vi hoppas det!

RISE Processum
RISE Processum AB är en ledande aktör inom bioraffinaderiutveckling. Med skogsråvara som bas utvecklar RISE Processum tillsammans med sina samarbetspartners nya gröna processer och produkter såsom drivmedel, kemikalier och material. Tillsammans med andra bioraffinaderiinitiativ utgör RISE Processums kluster med partners från industri och akademi ett viktigt nav för utveckling av nya produkter, processer och energilösningar från skogsråvara och processindustrins restströmmar.

RISE Processum AB ägs till 60 % av RISE Research Institutes of Sweden och till 40 % av Processums Intresseförening och är därmed ett dotterbolag i RISE-koncernen. Företaget bildades 2003 och finns i Örnsköldsvik. Här erbjuds en innovativ forskningsmiljö med lab, pilot, och demonstrationsanläggningar som är starkt kopplade till de befintliga industriella bioraffinaderierna på området. Mer information finns på www.ri.se/sv/processum och www.ri.se

Välkommen med din ansökan!
För mer information om tjänsten, vänligen kontakta:
Marie-Louise Wallberg, Gruppchef Kemi, +46 10 516 67 66, [email protected]

Ansökningarna kommer att hanteras löpande och tjänsten kan komma att tillsättas innan sista ansökningsdag. Sista ansökningsdag är 11 juni.

Våra fackliga medarbetare är:
Unionen: Yvonne Söderström Nordin +46 10-516 67 65, Frida Sandberg +46 10-516 67 79
Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jörg Brücher +46 10-516 67 14 Visa mindre

Are you a senior researcher interested in material science and innovative value-added forest-based products? Do you have experience in research and leading research projects and programs? Then you might be our next employee!
MoRe Research is now a part of RISE and looking for a senior researcher to join our team in Örnsköldsvik. Our R&D team consists of nine colleagues who together have broad and deep expertise in cellulose chemistry, pulp and paper technology, composite materials but also process- and product development. Our research focuses on new materials from trees, e.g. biocomposites, nanopapers, cellulosic foams but also on pulp development and fiber engineering. For our further development, we are looking for a senior researcher to strengthen our team in Örnsköldsvik.
About the role
The position means that you will conduct research and lead R&D projects with industry, academia and other institutes as project partners, both in publicly funded projects as well as direct assignments from industry. The position plays a central role in the research organisation at MoRe, to further strengthen the line-up and develop our research agenda. Project applications, project management, own research and networking are included as natural parts of your daily work.
Location: Örnsköldsvik
Who are you?
We are looking for a senior researcher with previous experience from research as well as leading research projects or similar experience from the pulp and paper industry. To be successful in the role you need to have demonstrated ability to write research project proposals and have a wide established network within academia, industry and research institute. Örnsköldsvik as location is a requirement.
The following is a merit:
PhD degree in pulp and paper technology, wood chemistry, fiber-and polymer technology, material science or similar.
Experience in; biocomposites, nanocellulose, fibre engineering, pulp and paper technology, foam technology, molded fibers or similar.
Experience in leading larger research projects with demonstrated leadership skills.
Experience in up-scaling from lab- and pilot scale to industrial environment.

As a person we believe you are highly motivated, enthusiastic with a team-oriented personality. Since we often work in international projects, it is a requirement that you have good knowledge of English, both in speech and in writing. Knowledge in the Swedish language is a merit.
Are we right for each other?
We cannot promise you an easy task, but we can promise you dedicated colleagues and some truly engaging societal challenges to tackle. You will get to work in a dynamic environment offering professional and personal development opportunities. At RISE, we want you to succeed and feel good, because together with your colleagues you contribute to a sustainable future and to securing a leading position for Swedish industry and research globally. RISE can give you the chance to make a real difference. Welcome to Sweden’s Research Institute and Innovation Partner.
Welcome with your application!
Do you have any questions or would like to know more? Please contact research manager Anna Svedberg, +46 70 819 11 75. The deadline for applications is 16th of February 2020.
Our union contacts are Torbjörn Sjölund for Sverige Ingenjörer, +4670658 58 21, and Nadine Hollinger for Unionen, +46703685391.
We kindly ask external recruitment companies and sales people not to contact us as we are governed by the Swedish Procurement Act.
Scientists, senior researcher, forest-based products, material science, pulp and paper, wood chemistry, Örnsköldsvik Visa mindre