Scientist III - Material Scientist (Inorganic/Cement Chemistry)

Description

• Conduct fundamental research on hydration reactions, phase development, and microstructural evolution in cement-based materials
• Monitor industry trends and contribute to technical publications, patents, or conference presentations.
• Maintain comprehensive laboratory records, analyze data, and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Follow all appropriate Environmental Protection, Safety, Health (EHS) policies.
• Develop and test new admixtures and additives to improve performance attributes such as strength, setting time, durability, and workability
• Prepare accurate data summary reports for both internal and external customers
• Analyze raw materials and formulated products using XRD, SEM, TGA, DSC, FTIR, ICP-OES, and other characterization techniques
• Collaborate with product development, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to scale up and implement formulations
• Lead the design, synthesis, and evaluation of advanced cementitious systems, including portland cement, blended cements, calcined clay, natural pozzolans, and other supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), and geopolymers

Requirements

• Experience with characterization techniques relevant to cementitious systems
• Background in low-carbon embodied CO2 cements, alkali-activated materials, or alternative binders is preferred
• Ph.D. in Cement Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field, strongly preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication are required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design and execute independent research
• Familiarity with standards such as ASTM, EN, or ISO related to cement and concrete is preferred
• In-depth understanding of cement hydration chemistry, clinker phase chemistry, and pozzolanic reactions
• Experience with process modeling, thermodynamics software (e.g., GEMS, FactSage), or cement simulation tools is preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in multidisciplinary environments
• Industrial or postdoctoral experience in cement, construction materials, or inorganic binders is preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance