Research & Development

R&D Professional/ Hydrometallurgy and inorganic Materials (m/w/d)

WOLFRAM is a world leading supplier of high-quality powders based on the metal TUNGSTEN. Our products are used in the manufacturing of high-tech components in the tooling, automotive, aerospace, energy, infrastructure, electronics and mining industry. The raw materials for our complex production processes come from our own mine, other concentrates and the recycling of production waste and scrap. Our company is a strategically important part of the global Sandvik Group.

For our headquarters in St. Martin im Sulmtal / Austria we are looking for a

R&D Professional /
Hydrometallurgy and inorganic Materials (m/w/d)

You have a strong interest in hydrometallurgical production processes and in-depth knowledge of inorganic chemistry or technology? We are looking for an R&D Professional to support the shaping of our production processes and products and contribute to our circular economic strategy.

Your tasks

You will be part of a dedicated team creating and organizing knowledge, based on research and development, for the utilization of tungsten containing raw materials as well as developing new and existing processes to move production technologies, concepts and processes into the future.

Planning, preparation and realization of research, development and technology activities starting with lab scale experiments and drawing a bow to (funded) projects and supporting realization projects
Development of new or optimized process routes, strategies and intermediate products based on the data and results produced in research as well as on chemical and physical principles
Extending the knowledge and know-how on tungsten containing raw materials and their utilization by reviewing literature and visiting relevant events as well as publishing scientific findings
You work as part of a local team of experienced technicians and professionals in the field of tungsten containing raw materials, with production departments

Your profile

You are a team player – curious and willing to work together. You have an open, analytical and well-structured mindset and thrive on developing new ideas and concepts. You are willing to question the established, follow ideas and develop brave concepts based on scientific methods.

You have a PhD degree in chemistry with a focus on inorganic chemistry or technology, are interested in hydrometallurgical processes or have experience with wet chemistry
Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, inorganic synthesis or coordination chemistry is highly valued but not mandatory
Knowledge about tungsten would be desirable but can be developed by training
You are familiar with the common Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
You have good English language skills and are continuously improving your proficiency in German, as we operate in international environment
You possess strong communication and presentation abilities.

WOLFRAM offers

A role with demanding challenges and the chance to contribute with your knowledge and experience to support shaping the hydrometallurgical production processes and products of the future.

We offer company benefits like lunch allowance in the company canteen, health promotion, staff events, accident insurance

Flexible working hours through flextime with the possibility for teleworking are a given for us
We offer you an annual gross salary starting from EUR 70.000,- for fulltime. Your actual salary will be market competitive and takes individual qualification and experience into account.

Are you interested in this exciting new role in an inclusive company?

Please apply via the online tool of the Sandvik group www.sandvik.com/careers (Job-ID: R0082669). Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. For further information please contact Christina Kortschak-Heußerer, christina.kortschak-heusserer@wolfram.at.

Find out more about us: www.wolfram.at

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