Forsker / Seniorforsker innen Korrosjon

SINTEF; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Trondheim seeks a Researcher/Senior Researcher in Corrosion. The role involves contributing to research projects, analyzing corrosion mechanisms, and engaging with customers. Candidates should have a PhD or extensive research experience, particularly in material characterization and project management. The position offers an inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with industry and academia.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salaries

Attractive pension and insurance schemes

Access to welfare services and modern facilities

Qualifications

• Extensive research experience in corrosion.
• Practical laboratory experience in industry.
• Proficient in communication in Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research projects within corrosion.
• Plan and execute experimental work.
• Analyze data to understand corrosion mechanisms.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Prepare project proposals and participate in project lifecycles.

Skills

Corrosion expertise

Customer dialogue

Project management

Data analysis

Technical depth

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD in Corrosion or related field

Tools

EIS

SEM/EDS

XRD

Metallography

Job description

IN ENGLISH

Researcher / Senior Researcher in Corrosion

Do you want to combineexpertisein corrosion with the ability to create value for customers?

The Corrosion and Tribology Group at SINTEF Industry in Trondheim is looking for an engaged researcher or senior researcherwho not only enjoys corrosionresearch butalsovaluescustomer interaction and project development.

The group is part of adynamic,multidisciplinary research environment within the Department of Materials and Nanotechnology. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to innovation at the intersection of research and industry. We work closely with industry and leading research communities to develop sustainable material technology solutions that strengthen sectors such as oil and gas, renewable energy, aquaculture, infrastructure, and process industry.

Your responsibilities

Take initiative and actively contribute to research projects and commissioned work within corrosion and corrosion protection.

Plan and follow up experimental work, as well as develop test setups and methods.

Analyze and interpret data to understand corrosion mechanisms, develop tools for failure prediction, and propose mitigation measures.

Build andmaintainstrong relationships with customers and partners through active and professional communication.

Prepare project proposals andparticipatethroughout the project lifecycle, from idea phase and customer contact to project execution.

Communicateresearch results clearly and engagingly, both internally and externally.

We are looking for someone who has

A PhD or extensive research experience in corrosion.

Experience in material characterization through research or doctoral work, preferably with practical laboratory experience in industry.

Competence in methods such as EIS, polarization, SEM/EDS, XRD, and metallography.

Ability to combine technical depth with commercial understanding and interest in customer dialogue.

Preferably experience in project management.

Preferably experience in numerical modeling and simulation of corrosion processes.

Passion for technology development and customer-oriented, interdisciplinary research.

Ability to translate industrial challenges and needs into concrete project activities.

Proactive, result-oriented, and structured.

Enjoybuilding relationships and creating new opportunities.

Communicates well in Norwegian and English, both orally and in writing.

Initiative-taking and strong collaboration skills.

Comfortable taking responsibility and handling variedtasks andadaptingtodifferent rolesin projects.

Why choose SINTEF?

Exciting and varied tasks in an internationally leading research environment.

An inclusive, interdisciplinary work environment with high professional competence.

Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development through innovative projects.

Close collaboration with industry and academia,both nationally and internationally.

Flexible working hours, competitivesalaries, and attractive pension and insurance schemes.

Access to good welfare services and modern facilities.

Join us! Together we create technology for a better society.

SINTEF is one of Europe’s largest research institutes, offering specialist multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of technology and the natural and social sciences. SINTEF is an independent foundation that since 1950 has generated innovation by means of research and development projects for the private and public sectors both in Norway and overseas.

SINTEFhas 2,100 employees from 80 countries and an annual turnover of more than NOK three billion.SINTEFinvests any profits into further research and innovation.

Our vision: Technology for a better society.