We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Research Chemist to join our team at Concrete4Change as a core member. This is a permanent position available for immediate start.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a ground-breaking technology that utilizes and permanently mineralizes CO2 in concrete. As a Senior Research Chemist, you will be part of the core management team and will directly contribute to the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead R&D projects on CO2 capture, recycling, and reduction technologies.
• Design and synthesize functional materials for CO2 utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement laboratory setup and HSE requirements.
• Conduct problem-solving and troubleshooting, identifying issues and proposing innovative solutions.
• Develop and characterize complex systems of organic and inorganic materials.
• Lead multidisciplinary R&D teams, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry.
• Experience working with CO2 capture, recycling, and reduction technologies.
• Experience in the synthesis and modification of functional materials.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Understanding of laboratory setup and HSE requirements.
• Significant experience problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Experience and deep understanding of characterisation methodology development of complex systems of organic and inorganic materials.
• R&D experience in fields of adsorption, adsorbent design, separation technologies, catalyst, materials surface functionalisation, carbon capture, surface chemistry or polymer.
• Must have experience working in the UK or Europe.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in developing proposal/bid writing.
• Experience in computational chemistry, analysis and simulation of synthetic materials.
• Experience in carbon capture utilisation and storage.
• Experience in patent writing and grant proposal development.
• Experience in the mineralisation of CO2 for various applications.
• Understanding concrete and cement chemistry.
• Fluent in English and ideally one other European language.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a ground-breaking technology.
• Chance to contribute to the company's growth and success.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.