Become a central part of the Jotun Performance Coatings R&D digital transformation

Become a central part of the Jotun Performance Coatings R&D digital transformation by helping us move towards more data-driven innovation. This involves incorporating data science competence in our research and development through creating methods for capturing, storing and working with data. 

The successful candidate will join the Jotun Performance Coatings R&D Technology department, focusing on developing new technology platforms, new methodology, and new insights for marine and protective coatings.  

Jotun Performance Coatings is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work with an experienced team of chemists and assist in conducting in-depth analyses of experimental data. 
• Develop quantitative models describing coating performance. Define and implement solutions for relevant data capture and integrations related to understanding product performance. 
• Identify opportunities and create solutions using statistics, coding, and AI tools to better use collected data. 
• Represent R&D in the general digitalization of Jotun and collaborate with other functions in this field. 
• proactively and continuous learning on data science related methods, technology; keeping up to date. 
• follow through on data science projects from data exploration to modelling, prototyping, operationalisation and maintenance. 
• Raise data literacy in the organisation. 

What we are looking for 

Qualifications: 

• PhD or MSc with experience in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject. 
• Significant experience with data analysis and advanced modelling. 
• Competence in computational modelling, advanced statistics, machine learning and programming. 
• Experience with Azure technology stack is a plus. 
• Experience with experimental research is a plus. 

Personal Competences: 

• Project management skills and teamwork. 
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills. 
• Strong communication skills. Able to communicate complex ideas through a broad audience. 
• Focused on self-development. 
• Fluent in English. 
• Proficient working with common Microsoft 365 tools. 

What We Offer 

A friendly and supportive culture! Jotun is a large and dynamic global community present in over 100 countries. At Jotun we are part of a caring global family, and we are proud of our informal work environment with few hierarchies. We are always striving to live our values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, and Boldness. 

There are extensive opportunities for professional and personal development in Jotun, both through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy. At Jotun we want to develop long-term relationships with our employees, and we focus on nurturing people in building their career with us. Our pension and insurance schemes are highly competitive, as are our other benefits such as in-house gym, cafeteria, and discounts on our products. 

A professional and supportive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation is important to us. Our story is one of innovating and reinventing processes and concepts with the purpose of creating better and more sustainable products that will have a positive impact in the world. 

We offer exciting challenges in a growing company with excellent financial results. We are growing steadily and the financial strength this gives us allows us to invest in research and development to create new innovative products and to invest in people and in the support of local communities.