Senior research scientist

Overview

We are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial researcher who is eager to take a key role in developing and managing research and innovation projects. This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of science, innovation, and collaboration. You are not only technically skilled, but also proactive in identifying opportunities, initiating new projects, and building strong networks across industry and academia, particularly in relation to national and EU-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe).

You will contribute technically to cutting-edge projects in areas such as decarbonization, process technology, energy transition and low emission oil and gas production while also playing a leading role in project development, management, and strategic outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead scientific and technical work within ongoing R&D projects.
• Take initiative in developing new project ideas, in collaboration with clients, partners, and internal experts.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines to develop innovative industrial solutions.
• Act as project manager or work package leader, coordinating activities, partners, and deliverables.
• Proactively engage in funding acquisition, including writing proposals for national and international calls (e.g., Horizon Europe) and joint industry projects (JIP).
• Build and maintain a strong professional network across industry, academia, and public stakeholders.
• Represent SINTEF in consortium meetings, conferences, and strategic dialogues with clients.

Qualifications

Are you the one we are looking for?

For more information about the positions, please contact Rune Levang ( ) or Marte Derås ( ) at Keystones AS, or Research Director Andrea Shmueli Alvarado ( ) at SINTEF Industry. Please submit your CV via our link.

All inquiries will be treated confidentially if requested during the initial phase with the client. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Department for Process Technology consists of 4 research groups in Trondheim, 2 in Oslo and 1 in Porsgrunn. The office location for these positions is at the SINTEF Multiphase Flow Laboratory at Tiller in Trondheim, so it is an advantage if you have a driver's licence and own transportation.

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.

SINTEF has 2,100 employees from 80 countries and an annual turnover of more than NOK three billion.SINTEF invests profits into further research and innovation.

Our vision : Technology for a better society.

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