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 real business impact A dynamic and international environment where ideas are valued Continuous learning (training, exposure to new technologies, cross-team collaboration) The applicable collective labor agreement is CCNL per Industria Metalmeccanica Privata e della Installazione di Impianti Hybrid working model (6-8 days) 14th-month salary Flexible working hours Performance bonus linked to business results Performance Management: continuous development process with multi-source feedback and defined development actions Annual welfare benefits worth €250 Savings & leisure: access to discounts on transport, sports, travel, and cultural activities Supplementary healthcare coverage Canteen service Company Gym Well-being initiatives 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)