Are you looking for new challanges in a global company?

Elkem Silicon Products Development AS is responsible for innovation for our silicon, foundry and materials business. To strengthen the competence in silica fume properties and applications, the materials team is looking for a temporary R&D project manager, for a period of up to 3 years. You will be part of a team of dedicated scientists.

Most important areas of responsibility:

• Technical project management for new product development and open innovation activities partly funded by Research counsel of Norway (RCN) 
• Technical customer- and technical sales support for new and existing products
• Activities related to qualification of existing and new products
• Support development of lab capabilities in Elkem labs globally

Qualifications required for the position:

• Master or PhD in inorganic chemistry, materials science and/or particle technology
• Technical Project management skills of projects funded by RCN
• Beneficial with knowledge in concrete- or polymer-chemistry 
• Experience in R&D and/or technical support 
• Industrial experience would be beneficial
• Fluent in English, both written and oral

Were seeking a candidate with strong understanding of material properties and processing methods, excellent scientific communication skills and capable of systematic planning and hands-on execution of experiments/casting trials.

To succeed in the position, you must be a structured, curios, self-driven, flexible and solution oriented team player.

Elkem may conduct a background check to confirm the information provided by candidates during the recruitment process. Relevant candidates will be informed of this.