Senior Scientist

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Scientist to lead and develop innovative solutions for the circular economy in the steel industry, supporting the company's strategy for sustainable products, processes and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and assess innovative process concepts for:
  • by-product and slag valorization;
  • integration of steelmaking by-products into downstream sectors such as cement and construction;
  • reduction of CO₂ footprint;
  • optimization of energy and material flows across the steel value chain.
• Contribute to EU-funded projects, including RFCS, Horizon Europe and Clean Steel Partnership, through proposal preparation, technical coordination, reporting and dissemination.
• Lead modelling and assessment activities, including Life Cycle Assessment, carbon accounting and environmental KPIs.
• Collaborate with industrial partners, research centres, universities, technology providers and other stakeholders.
• Support pilot and demonstration activities.
• Contribute to strategic roadmaps on circular economy and decarbonization in the steel sector.
• Monitor R&D and innovation trends in the area of competence.
• Promote cooperation with RTOs, universities, associations and the technical-scientific community.

What we ask for

• PhD or equivalent experience in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering or related fields.
• Experience in hard-to-abate industrial processes, by-products management, recycling value chains and circular economy technologies.
• Innovation-oriented mindset with focus on industrial deployment.
• Expertise in slag valorization, with particular focus on applications in the cement and construction sectors,
• Proven experience in EU R&D projects, preferably RFCS or Horizon Europe.
• Familiarity with LCA tools and environmental impact modelling
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and executive.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), with the ability to operate in international environments and contribute to technical and executive-level communication

Additional experience in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:

• Experience in metal sector processes.
• Physical chemistry applied to metallurgical processes, including thermodynamics, kinetics and transport phenomena.
• Process and flowsheet modelling, including material and energy flow analysis and process simulation.
• EU policy and regulatory frameworks, including the Green Deal and ETS.

What we offer

• The opportunity to develop innovative solutions with a direct impact on business performance
• A dynamic and international environment where ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged
• Continuous learning opportunities through training, exposure to new technologies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hybrid working model according to company policy and role requirements
• Performance Management through an annual appraisal and development process
• Company canteen available on site
• Supplementary healthcare coverage
• Well-being initiatives to support employees

For the position, the starting gross annual salary will be from € 45.000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate's seniority, experience, and skills, as well as the outcome of the selection process.

Workplace: Castellanza (VA)

00007652