Researcher / Research Scientist

Key Responsibilities

Experimental Research & Laboratory Work

• Design, plan, and execute laboratory-scale experiments supporting technology development, including catalyst preparation, testing, and characterization.
• Operate and maintain bench-scale reactor systems and associated analytical equipment; ensure robust, reproducible, and well-documented experimental results.
• Develop data collection protocols, analyze experimental datasets, and prepare technical reports for internal review.

Technology Development Support

• Support the progression of technology along the TRL ladder, from bench concepts toward pilot-scale demonstrations.
• Conduct literature reviews and technology scouting to inform experimental design and identify innovation opportunities in catalysis, scale-up, and process engineering.
• Contribute to the identification and documentation of patentable inventions in cooperation with the IP team.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Collaborate with fellow researchers, engineers, and technicians within the research team, contributing to a safety-first lab culture.
• Support pilot and first-of-a-kind plant activities with technical expertise across the project lifecycle - from site identification through commissioning.
• Provide technical input for tender documentation, evaluate bids, and support contract negotiation by providing technical and commercial aspects to contractor agreements, where relevant.

Communication & Reporting

• Prepare clear, decision-ready technical reports, data summaries, and presentations for internal leadership and external partners.
• Present research findings at internal meetings

Required Qualifications & Experience (3-6 years of experience)

• Master's degree or PhD (or equivalent) in chemical engineering, catalysis, energy/process engineering, chemistry, or a related discipline, with research experience in fuel synthesis.
• Hands-on experimental expertise in one or more of - heterogeneous catalysis, reactor engineering, or biofuel related unit operations.
• Data analysis skills including experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, and relevant software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Aspen, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with the biofuel value chain including renewable hydrogen production and downstream synthesis routes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to document experimental findings clearly and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and a growth mindset, with a genuine interest in advancing sustainable fuel technologies.

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Prior experience in pilot-scale operation or scale-up activities.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings in the energy/catalysis field.
• Experience with process simulation, techno-economic analysis, or LCA (life-cycle assessment)