AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, with leading market positions and brands in countries around the world. We operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. We’re also the sector leader in sustainability and are number one in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In practical terms, that means our sustainable solutions are in your lives, and those of your friends and family, every day. We’re the people that make it possible for you to do what you need to do.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowships Job Description
High level, fundamental research Fellowships for a global sustainability leader
AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings manufacturer and a major producer of specialty chemicals. Research and Development is of key importance to us and our strategy is very much focused on delivering the future sustainability needs of our customers. Year-on-year we have achieved #1 on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
Within this context we are currently looking to host Marie Curie fellows interested in moving/returning to the Netherlands to conduct research in the following general topic areas:
- Advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- Advanced Polymer Curing
- Chemometrics and hyperspectral image analysis
- Molecular Imaging, using multimodal approaches that combine Mass Spectrometry Imaging and advanced Electron Microscopy.
- Polymer Additives Migration
- Advanced Chromatography for Novel Co-Polymers Characterization
- Synthesis of Novel Polymers for Coatings Applications
- Process Analytical Technology and Multivariate Statistical Process Control
- X-Ray Diffraction and Scattering of Novel Materials
- High-Throughput Experimentation
Could you act as a committed and innovative research fellow who can contribute to our long-term strategic research program by driving science and innovation forward within the company? Are you interested in discovering a scientific, customer driven, and globally oriented organization from the inside? Would you like to be part of a collaborative and open culture where initiative is encouraged?
We believe this represents a fascinating opportunity and if you meet these criteria we encourage you to apply for one of our Marie Sklodowska-Curie FellowshipsAkzoNobel will host the Fellowships, together with our leading academic partners for an intended period of two years. During that time we will provide a high quality and well-resourced work environment for fundamental, high level scientific research.
To apply for one of the Fellowships you should have the willingness and drive to write a proposal, together with AkzoNobel, which will be submitted to the EU for funding of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship. As the deadline for application to AkzoNobel is 27th August to allow enough time to draw up a strong proposal before the mid-September EU submission cutoff.
During your time with AkzoNobel you are expected to publish in well-respected scientific journals and continue to broaden your network in academia. You are also encouraged and expected to visit conferences and congresses.
More information about the EU funding can be found here: see link. (http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h2020/calls/h2020-msca-if-2015.html) There is also currently a training video available from the EU: see link. (https://scic.ec.europa.eu/streaming/index.php?es=2&sessionno=55acf8539596d25624059980986aaa78)
More information about our company and its operations can be found at www.akzonobel.com
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowships Job Requirements
To apply for this position you must possess the following attributes:
- PhD and preferably a post-doc experience of at least 2 years in a relevant scientific field;
- Willing to move to the Netherlands (possible options available in the UK);
- Able to thrive in our multinational and multicultural environment;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including a high standard of written and spoken English.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowships Application Information
If you wish to discuss your interest in applying for a Fellowship, please let us know your specific area of interest by contacting either Ingrid Stegink, Project Management Office, phone +31 (0)570 679177, [email protected], or Tony Davies, Lead Scientist, phone +31 (0)570 679216, [email protected]
You should apply online via our website www.akzonobel.nl/careers, reference 1500053A before the 27 August deadline but preferably much sooner. Or click on the 'Apply' button.
Agency or sales calls are not appreciated.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowships Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Chemical Engineering
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| Specialties: |
Project Management
Research (R&D)
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| Education Level: |
Postgraduate (Masters)
Doctorate (PH.D)
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| Experience: |
2 - 5 years
> 15 years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
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| Job Location: |
Deventer, Netherlands |
| Keywords: |
Researcher, Scientist, R&D. |
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