Visiting Scientist Waste Reprocessing and Valorization

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Corporate Research & Development

Driving progress through research. Providing material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and anticipating the needs of our customers requires a high level of investment in research. Umicore’s Group Research capabilities focus on new materials and processes to address the megatrends of resource scarcity and clean mobility. The nature of research and development means that we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• perform literature study on waste abatement and valorization flowsheet options for metals containing materials
• support the further development of your own, as well as the group’s expertise in this competence area
• follow-up research projects, ensuring effective execution and taking responsibility for the results, timing and budget
• effectively communicate with all members of the team, including Corporate EHS
• interact and coordinate with internal and external customers and stakeholders (research centers, technology providers, suppliers)
• identify and generate new ideas for patent filing and participate in the drafting of funding files (Vlaio, EU…)
• take responsibility for environmental, health and safety aspects

Who we are looking for

• You hold a PhD in Sciences or Engineering or equivalent through relevant research experience.
• You have experience in the technological and/or techno-economic assessments in the domain of metallurgy.
• You are driven by scientific and technological challenges.
• You have good internal and external networking skills.
• You stimulate your own and others’ creativity and innovation in science and technology.
• You have a curious nature meaning that you like exploring and learning new things.
• You have strong planning and organization skills and you are result oriented.
• You have strong oral and written reporting and communication skills.
• You are a team player who is fluent in English and (willing to learn) Dutch. French is a plus.

The position is based in Olen (BE).

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?