Scientist

Sibelco Group; Kapelle-op-den-Bos; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sibelco Group in the Netherlands is seeking a Scientist to develop and evaluate low-carbon cementitious materials, focusing on supplementary cementitious materials for mortar and concrete. You will translate research into practical solutions, collaborating across disciplines from lab development to scale-up and commercialization.

The role requires a PhD in engineering or related fields and 2–5 years industrial experience in building materials or cement.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of industrial experience in building materials, cement, or concrete.
• Proven client interface capabilities.
• Experience in construction applications and project management.
• Fluent English and, ideally, Dutch; right to work in Europe.

Responsabilités

• Design and execute experimental programs for low-carbon cementitious materials.
• Analyze data and perform material characterization to optimize formulations.
• Evaluate mechanical, rheological, and durability performance of cementitious systems.
• Support scale-up from lab to pilot trials and commercial implementation with partners.

Connaissances

PhD in Engineering

Chemistry

Materials Science

Geology

Client interface

Project management

English

Dutch

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Mix design

Material characterization

Formation

PhD in Engineering

Outils

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Mix design

Material characterization

Description du poste

Location

Maastricht Op De Bos Office

Company Overview

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As part of the Technology & Innovation Team in the role of Scientist, you will develop and evaluate low‑carbon construction materials, with a focus on innovative Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) for mortar and concrete applications. We are looking for a hands‑on scientist with expertise in SCMs, cement chemistry, concrete technology, material characterization and standardized testing protocol. You enjoy translating research into practical solutions, collaborating across disciplines, and driving innovation from laboratory development through scale‑up and commercialization.

Your Impact in This Role

You will take the lead in mid to long term Technology & Innovation projects to drive innovation in low‑carbon cements and advanced Supplementary Cementitious Materials. You will play a key role in advancing next‑generation low‑carbon cementitious solutions by combining applied research, experimental testing, data‑driven insights and cross‑functional collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental programs, including mix design, DOE development, and performance evaluations.
• Generate technical insights through data analysis and material characterization to optimize low‑carbon cementitious solutions.
• Evaluate mechanical, rheological, and durability performance of sustainable concrete systems.
• Support scale‑up from laboratory research to pilot trials and commercial implementation in collaboration with internal and external partners.

What You Bring To The Table

• Ideally a PhD in Engineering with Chemistry, Materials Science, Geology or equivalent by experience.
• 2 to 5 years of practical industrial experience in building materials, cement and concrete or service/consultancy companies in that domain.
• Proven client interface capabilities.
• Practical experience in construction applications, as well as good project management skills.
• Fluent English and ideally Dutch.
• Right to work in the Netherlands or Europe.

Employee Type

Permanent

Why Join Us

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team. We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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