Location:  Sunndalsøra, More og Romsdal, NO, 6600
Department:  R&D Projects
Business Area:  Hydro Aluminium Metal(ALME)
Legal Entity:  Hydro Aluminium AS
Job Type:  Permanent
Apply by: October 6, 2024

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues – and we hope you’ll join us in solving the next century’s. Whether you’re working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.  

Hydro Aluminium Metal is a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

The team and position

At Hydro, we are committed to advancing research and development, and we invite both experienced professionals and recent or soon-to-be graduates (Master’s or PhD in 2024) to join our dynamic team. As a Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist, you’ll collaborate closely with our operating plants and customers to develop innovative casthouse products and alloys.

You’ll be part of our highly skilled R&D team at Sunndalsøra, working on cutting-edge projects like Hydro CIRCAL & REDUXA, our low-carbon aluminium products. We offer opportunities to work internationally, providing valuable global experience as you help drive sustainable solutions for the future.

What we offer

• An innovative and international work environment with opportunities to work globally at one of our plants.
• Career development through pioneering projects in green aluminium and alloy research.
• Collaboration with leading industrial and academic partners worldwide.
• A creative and supportive team that encourages new ideas and professional growth.
• Participation in Hydro’s Graduate Program for recent or soon-to-be graduates (Master’s or PhD), offering both social and professional collaboration with other young professionals in Hydro.

Areas of responsibility

As part of the Research and Development team you will be engaged in a variety of tasks. Examples of potential tasks are:

• Project management: Planning, executing, and leading R&D projects.
• Developing and testing optimized or new alloys and casthouse technologies.
• Providing technical support and collaborating with customers on joint development projects.
• Engaging in research collaborations with universities, institutes, and industrial partners.
• Participating in research council-funded projects.
• Presenting R&D results through reports, webinars, and presentations.

Who are you?

We believe that the personal traits listed below will help you succeed in both the creative and practical aspects of the role.

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: You proactively seek new ideas, driving innovation in research and development.
• Result-Oriented: You turn ideas into practical solutions, ensuring successful project implementation.
• Strong Communicator: Clear and effective communication helps you collaborate and present research findings.
• Collaborative Team Player: You work well with others to achieve shared goals and drive impactful results.

Your qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD – preferably within Metallurgy, Material Sciences, Nano Technology, Physics, Applied Mathematics or similar
• Experience from project management, and from working with industrial processes and product development
• Experience with aluminium is an advantage
• Fluency in English

Additional information

Some travelling, both domestic and internationally, will be expected in this role.

Health, environment and safety (HSE) is integrated into Hydro’s daily operations. It is our responsibility to protect our employees’ health and safety, and to contribute to sustainable development in the local environments where we operate. We are therefore looking for employees who will contribute positively to this, through healthy and conscious HSE attitudes and actions.

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and achievements. Please enclose all relevant transcripts with your application (academic records/diplomas, certificates etc.). Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check.

Apply by: October 6, 2024

If you have any questions, please contact: 
Hiring manager: Ole Daaland, Head of R&D Projects, Mobile: +47 90995491

Apply now