ppWe are looking for a Senior Scientist to lead and develop innovative solutions for the circular economy in the steel industry, supporting the company’s strategy for sustainable products, processes and services. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliDevelop and assess innovative process concepts for: /li /ululliby-product and slag valorization; /liliintegration of steelmaking by-products into downstream sectors such as cement and construction; /lilireduction of CO₂ footprint; /lilioptimization of energy and material flows across the steel value chain. /liliContribute to EU-funded projects, including RFCS, Horizon Europe and Clean Steel Partnership, through proposal preparation, technical coordination, reporting and dissemination. /liliLead modelling and assessment activities, including Life Cycle Assessment, carbon accounting and environmental KPIs. /liliCollaborate with industrial partners, research centres, universities, technology providers and other stakeholders. /liliSupport pilot and demonstration activities. /liliContribute to strategic roadmaps on circular economy and decarbonization in the steel sector. /liliMonitor RD and innovation trends in the area of competence. /liliPromote cooperation with RTOs, universities, associations and the technical‑scientific community. /li /ulh3What We Ask For /h3ulliPhD or equivalent experience in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering or related fields. /liliExperience in hard‑to‑abate industrial processes, by‑products management, recycling value chains and circular economy technologies. /liliInnovation‑oriented mindset with focus on industrial deployment. /liliExpertise in slag valorization,



with particular focus on applications in the cement and construction sectors. /liliProven experience in EU RD projects, preferably RFCS or Horizon Europe. /liliFamiliarity with LCA tools and environmental impact modelling. /liliExcellent communication skills, both technical and executive. /liliFluent in English (written and spoken), with the ability to operate in international environments and contribute to technical and executive‑level communication. /li /ulpAdditional experience in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: /pulliExperience in metal sector processes. /liliPhysical chemistry applied to metallurgical processes, including thermodynamics, kinetics and transport phenomena. /liliProcess and flowsheet modelling, including material and energy flow analysis and process simulation. /liliEU policy and regulatory frameworks, including the Green Deal and ETS. /li /ulh3What We Offer /h3ulliThe opportunity to develop innovative solutions with a direct impact on business performance /liliA dynamic and international environment where ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged /liliContinuous learning opportunities through training, exposure to new technologies and cross‑functional collaboration. /liliHybrid working model according to company policy and role requirements /liliPerformance Management through an annual appraisal and development process /liliCompany canteen available on site /liliSupplementary healthcare coverage /liliWell‑being initiatives to support employees /li /ulpFor the position, the starting gross annual salary will be bfrom /b € 45.000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s seniority, experience, and skills, as well as the outcome of the selection process. /ppWorkplace: Castellanza (VA) /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Scientist (Castellanza)
🏢 Tenova Advanced Technologies
📍 Castellanza