R&D Engineer Position at Aqualung Carbon Capture, Norway

European Membrane Society; Høvik; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in carbon capture technology in the Greater Oslo Region is offering a full-time position for an R&D Engineer. The ideal candidate will have expertise in polymer chemistry, including synthesis, characterization, and application, and will actively participate in the development and upscaling of membrane technology. This role demands strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, along with a Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field. Working language is English and a valid work permit in the EU/EEA is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in polymer chemistry synthesis, characterization, application and upscaling.
• Management experience in design upscaling and commercialization.
• Laboratory and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of membrane technology upscaling is a plus.
• Management experience in functional material design upscaling and commercialization projects.
• Laboratory Skills and Analytical Skills.
• Quality Control design experience.
• Research and Development skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for polymer chemistry activities related to carbon capture.
• Contribute to research and development projects.
• Involve in membrane design and quality control.
• Apply analytical methods to ensure quality and performance.
• Contribute to carbon capture R&D projects.

Skills

Polymer chemistry synthesis

Research in wet chemistry

Membrane fabrication and manufacturing

Quality control design

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication & collaboration

Membrane design

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

We announce a R&D Engineer full-time position within polymer chemistry and membrane developmentat Aqualung Carbon Capture (Norway)

The Role

This is a full-time on-site role for a R&D engineer located in the Greater Oslo Region. The R&D engineer will be responsible for polymer chemistry – synthesis, characterization, application and upscaling, polymeric membrane development, new IP acitivities including membrane design with innovative chemistries, upscaling, quality control, applying analytical skills, and contributing to research and development (R&D) projects related to carbon capture technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in polymer chemistry – synthesis, characterization, application and upscaling.
• Experience in conducting research in wet chemistry
• Experience in membrane and functional material fabrication and manufacturing
• Knowledge of membrane technology upscaling is a plus
• Management experience in functional material design upscaling and commercialization projects
• Laboratory Skills and Analytical Skills
• Quality Control design experience
• Research and Development skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field

Practical Information

• We will consider applicants on a rolling basis
• Working language is English, please send your CV in English
• Visa requirements: Valid work permit in the EU/EEA.