Senior Scientist- Capture Materials

WE ARE SKYTREE

Skytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner air for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and aid society and businesses around the world.

Born out of the European Space Agency (ESA), we are a global team of highly talented scientists, engineers and business professionals, supported by an experienced management team. Our working culture is based on a dynamic and smart approach to business with an open and understanding attitude to others and a desire to expand the boundaries of what is possible.

As we enter a new phase of growth, we are looking for a driven Senior Scientist- Capture Materials to continue on this journey with us.

Take a moment to read more about our values and life at Skytree on our Careers Page.

Ready to make your mark on the world of CO2? Then read on!

THE ROLE

You will lead Skytree’s capture material development internally and in close collaboration with external partners. You will expand Skytree’s capabilities to modify and test existing and novel sorbent materials. By mentoring and guiding junior researchers and interns, and kicking off new projects you will play a vital part in our in-house R&D. You will work with other experts, in chemical engineering, mechanical design and sustainability, to inform the trajectory of our capture materials development.

YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT BY

• Leading the execution of the capture material technology development activities

• Serving as the main point of contact with collaboration partners (universities, research institutes, industrial business partners)

• Developing key insights into material performance and provide recommendations for optimization of material processing, packaging, and technology implementation

• Supporting the development of reactor predictive models

• Designing experimental procedures, conduct testing, and perform data analysis

• Developing internal procedures and recommendations for standardization of material performance testing and Quality Control measures

• Writing documentation, status reports, and operating procedures

• Performing regular literature surveys to monitor recent developments

• Mentoring and leading junior scientists

• Supporting the surrounding Skytree team
  
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have a MSc. degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience in a related field such as Chemistry, Chemical engineering, or Material science. Alternatively you have obtained a PhD in a relevant field

• Experience in industrialisation of the developed solutions

• Knowledge and experience in characterizing a wide range of materials (polymers, porous materials, etc.)

• Experience in developing and carrying out testing procedures, including Design of Experiments (DoE) Methodology

• Experience in data analysis (R, Python, Matlab, Mathematica etc.)

• Experience with sensors and measurement uncertainty (bonus)

• Experience in numerical simulations (bonus)

• Good presentation and communication skills

• Fluent in English, both verbally and in written form

If you are a candidate that does not meet all job requirements, we still actively encourage you to apply!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• An opportunity for professional and personal growth in one of the most innovative cleantech start-ups in Amsterdam!

• A diverse and international team

• A competitive salary aligned with the market, with regular compensation reviews

• A company mobile phone and a laptop

• Travel cost reimbursement (choose from an NS business card or 23ct p/km travel allowance)

• 25 vacation days per year, with additional special leave days for life events :-)

• Possibility to take an additional 5 days of unpaid leave each year

• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution and flexible employee contribution

• A (flexible) hybrid working policy where possible

• A cozy office located close to the Science Park train station, also close to the highway

• Access to the Science Park and Amsterdam University cafeterias (and all the great and healthy meal options)

• Fruits and snacks in the office

• A monthly lunch allowance

• Regular social activities hosted by our very own Champagne Committee