Project manager (f/m/d) in Lenzing

Upper Austrian Research GmbH; Lenzing; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Upper Austrian Research GmbH is seeking a Project Manager for its Pulp and Fiber Biorefinery Team. This full-time position involves leading collaborative projects with industry partners and managing tasks related to pulp and fiber production within a supportive and dynamic scientific environment.

Leistungen

Flexible and family-friendly working hours

Possibility for home office

Regular team and area meetings

Opportunities for further training and development

Modern laboratories and pilot plants

Attractive working conditions

Good public transport connections

Qualifikationen

• PhD in relevant fields such as chemistry or biotechnology.
• High level of commitment and initiative required.
• Proven ability to work independently and accurately.

Aufgaben

• Lead projects in collaboration with industry partners.
• Plan and evaluate experiments, coordinate project tasks.
• Organize meetings and communicate results to partners.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational talent

Knowledge in carbohydrate chemistry

Knowledge in pulp and paper technology

Knowledge in biorefinery

Ausbildung

PhD in chemistry

PhD in technical chemistry

PhD in process engineering

PhD in material science

PhD in biotechnology

Jobbeschreibung

We are a leading research organisation in the area of wood and wood-related renewable resources in Europe. Our core competencies are materials research and process technology along the complete value chain – from raw material to finished products. We develop methods and perform applied research at the economy-science interface to enable resource-efficient management in the circular bioeconomy.

Position: Project Manager in Pulp and Fiber Biorefinery Team (f/m/d)

Full-time: 30 hours/week

Your responsibilities:

• Lead projects, mainly in collaboration with our industry partner Lenzing AG.
• Topics include pulp and fiber production, biorefinery products, and separation processes in the field of wood-based cellulosic fibers.
• Coordinate project tasks, plan and evaluate experiments, organize meetings, and communicate results to industry partners.

Qualifications:

• PhD in chemistry, technical chemistry, process engineering, material science, biotechnology, or related fields.
• High level of commitment and initiative.
• Independent, structured, responsible, and accurate working style.
• Organizational talent and interest in sustainable pulp and fiber production, biobased products, and processes.
• Knowledge in carbohydrate chemistry, pulp and paper technology, biorefinery.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

We offer:

• Flexible and family-friendly working hours (flexitime, time off).
• Possibility for home office.
• Regular team meetings and quarterly area meetings.
• An international, motivated scientific environment.
• Work on basic and industry-related projects.
• Modern laboratories and pilot plants.
• Opportunities for further training and development.
• Dynamic team environment.
• Attractive working conditions and modern offices.
• Excellent working atmosphere.
• Good public transport connections and parking facilities.
• Gross monthly salary from EUR 4,700 (based on 40h/week, 14 payments per year).

Place of employment:

Contact: Area Manager

We look forward to your detailed application by email: [e-mail]