The Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Center (CoaST) at DTU Chemical Engineering is looking for an experienced Paint Formulation Specialist to take care of our existing paint formulation expertise and tools, and to drive new formulation principles in relation to improved sustainability profiles. CoaST covers coatings technologies from raw materials, over formulation, test and characterization to production and application. In the broad perspective, the centre will support development, production and application of coatings with improved sustainability profiles over the lifetime of the coating. Areas of research include e.g. anticorrosive coatings for steel structures, blade coatings for wind turbines, intumescent coatings for passive fire protection, antifouling coatings for ships, coatings for the cement- and mineral industries, for oil and gas pipelines at high temperature and high pressure etc. 

The mission of CoaST is to establish a strong research, innovation and education environment, and develop new and improved methods and technologies for the formulation, testing, characterization, production and application of coatings. A successful candidate must be able to work in a technically diverse environment and to adapt to changing requirements.

Key Specialist in Sustainable Paint Formulation and Coatings Innovation
The key responsibilities are:

• Maintaining and improving existing formulation tools 
• Being responsible for the paint formulation, raw materials and health and safety related to this work in our laboratories
• Being driver for new formulation principles in relation to improved sustainability profiles
• Supervising students and researchers in their formulation work
• Performing own specific projects on paint formulation

In this position, the candidate reports to the Technical Manager in CoaST and will work closely together with technicians, researchers, and other personnel inside and outside DTU Chemical Engineering to facilitate the given tasks. Some travel days may be expected.

Skills and qualifications
We are seeking an experienced paint formulator (heavy duty coatings) preferably with experiences in research and development (R&D) from the industry.

The candidate should be highly motivated and is expected to be ambitious and work in the front line within Coatings Science and Technology. You should have a strong focus on solving technical challenges, and you should be result-oriented and proactive, with good communication skills and ability to work within an international team. You enjoy working with complex topics, and you are motivated by both working individually, in teams and as project leader.

What we offer in return
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 12 December 2024 (23:59 Danish time) .Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

Further information may be obtained from the Technical Manager in CoaST, Dr. Claus Erik Weinell, tel.: +45 9351 1390, cwei@kt.dtu.dk .

You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering  at DTU Chemical Engineering .

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Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Centre (CoaST) was established at the Technical University of Denmark, DTU, as per 1 January 2017, based on a generous donation by the Hempel Foundation. CoaST Research Centre supports development, production and use of high performance organic coatings. Working along the whole value chain, CoaST research activities cover organic, polymer based coating technologies from raw materials over formulation, test and characterization to production and application.

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU is a leader in innovative teaching and research, built on core technical subjects and engineering scientific disciplines. The teaching and research covers separation processes, reaction engineering, dynamics and process regulation, process and facility planning, unit operations, heat transmission, fluid mechanics and applied thermodynamics. The Department enjoys very close relations with international partners, and especially a wide range of industrial companies.     

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.