Senior Scientist

We 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and assess innovative process concepts for:


• + by\-product and slag valorization;

+ integration of steelmaking by\-products into downstream sectors such as cement and construction;
+ reduction of CO₂ footprint;
+ optimization of energy and material flows across the steel value chain.

• Contribute to EU\-funded projects, including RFCS, Horizon Europe and Clean Steel Partnership, through proposal preparation, technical coordination, reporting and dissemination.


• Lead modelling and assessment activities, including Life Cycle Assessment, carbon accounting and environmental KPIs.


• Collaborate with industrial partners, research centres, universities, technology providers and other stakeholders.


• Support pilot and demonstration activities.


• Contribute to strategic roadmaps on circular economy and decarbonization in the steel sector.


• Monitor R\&D and innovation trends in the area of competence.


• Promote cooperation with RTOs, universities, associations and the technical\-scientific community.

What we ask for

• PhD or equivalent experience in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering or related fields.


• Experience in hard\-to\-abate industrial processes, by\-products management, recycling value chains and circular economy technologies.


• Innovation\-oriented mindset with focus on industrial deployment.


• Expertise in slag valorization, with particular focus on applications in the cement and construction sectors,


• Proven experience in EU R\&D projects, preferably RFCS or Horizon Europe.


• Familiarity with LCA tools and environmental impact modelling


• Excellent communication skills, both technical and executive.


• Fluent in English (written and spoken), with the ability to operate in international environments and contribute to technical and executive\-level communication

Additional experience in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:

• Experience in metal sector processes.


• Physical chemistry applied to metallurgical processes, including thermodynamics, kinetics and transport phenomena.


• Process and flowsheet modelling, including material and energy flow analysis and process simulation.


• EU policy and regulatory frameworks, including the Green Deal and ETS.

What we offer

• The opportunity to develop innovative solutions with real business impact


• A dynamic and international environment where ideas are valued


• Continuous learning (training, exposure to new technologies, cross\-team collaboration)


• The applicable collective labor agreement is CCNL per Industria Metalmeccanica Privata e della Installazione di Impianti


• Hybrid working model (6\-8 days)


• 14th\-month salary


• Flexible working hours


• Performance bonus linked to business results


• Performance Management: continuous development process with multi\-source feedback and defined development actions


• Annual welfare benefits worth €250


• Savings \& leisure: access to discounts on transport, sports, travel, and cultural activities


• Supplementary healthcare coverage


• Canteen service


• Company Gym


• Well\-being initiatives

*For the position, the starting gross annual salary will be from € 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.*

Workplace: Castellanza (VA)

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