ADNOC Group UAE Careers | Senior Researcher

Job Description

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

The jobholder at this level drives, manages & oversees the plans and the research projects handled by jobholders at level 2 and below.
He/she should apply intensive and diversified knowledge of material characterisation (from both APT and/or MAT areas), transformation process and polimerisation technologies in broad areas of assignments, ensuring the resolution of unprecedented research problems.
This position is a recognized international authority/expert within more than one area of expertise (from APT and/or MAT).
He/she should thus be frequently consulted, by external interfaces. Proactive input to development projects and support on customer developments are a requirement for this level.
He/she should proactively monitor external developments in own field, leading and exploring new research techniques and concepts.
The position holder should act as interface between different groups, e.g., R&D groups, Laboratories (SSG), Business Units, Marketing, IPR and external customers.

PHD in Polymer Science & Technology or equivalent.
Excellent understanding of patenting process, claim writing, FTO evaluations and agreements. With some credit for publications, patents.
Significant knowledge on competitor and other external Research Institutes capabilities in what regards characterisation methods within at least 2 different areas of expertise within APT and/or MAT.
Excellent general knowledge of polymer chemistry and physics. Very good knowledge of polymeric materials, application of plastics, processing technology, basic techniques of analytical chemistry, metrology and principles of laboratory quality.
Excellent knowledge of the process from polymers to products.
In depth knowledge of research methodologies. Significant understanding of business and market needs.
Excellent understanding of Borouge’s products and good understanding of competitor products.

15 years of relevant research and laboratory experience
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, other languages desirable.
Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature judgments in conducting research programs, developing new technologies, and developing standards and methods for others to follow.
IT proficiency
Relevant research experience on a broader range of fields, including polimerisation technologies, manufacturing/material conversion processes, material characterisation (analytics & other relevant mechanical and end properties).

Ability to communicate internally and externally with individuals or groups.
Ability to follow Borouge Values
Ability to work in multi-cultural and cross-functional teams. Cooperative team player and communicator who is willing to pro-actively share knowledge with others.
Good “Helicopter view” skills
Attention to details, adequate dexterity and patience.

Company/Organization: Abu Dhabi Polymers Company (Borouge), ADNOC Group

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Application Deadline: N/A

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