Senior Scientist
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - Tenova in Varese
Job description:
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 a direct impact on business performance
* A dynamic and international environment where ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged
* Continuous learning opportunities through training, exposure to new technologies and cross-functional collaboration.
* Hybrid working model according to company policy and role requirements
* Performance Management through an annual appraisal and development process
* Company canteen available on site
* Supplementary healthcare coverage
* Well-being initiatives to support employees 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)00007652