You’re all about science and believe in it as a means to change the world? Look no further. Science-based research and innovation has been an integral part of our DNA even since Ernest Solvay laid the Group’s first stone in 1863. Now more than ever, we’re looking for the next generation of researchers and scientists who will reinvent progress and bring about true circularity.
Join Solvay and get to design innovative products shaping the future of mobility, agriculture, electronics, healthcare or air and water treatment. Become part of a cross-disciplinary, multicultural community united by their passion for responsible chemistry.
Skills
Scientific background
Master’s degrees, PhDs or postdocs in science, chemistry or engineering
Hands-on, independent and self-motivated
Project management
Choose your path
Application scientist
You have: Academic background in engineering or a university degree in chemistry.
You will: Be in charge of Solvay research projects. Join forces with a team of other talented people to discover innovative and cost-effective solutions. Manage specific, cross-department activities related to safety, quality, science monitoring and in-lab investments.
Process Development Engineer in R&I
You have: Academic background in Engineering.
You will: Make sure that our research and innovation processes keep getting better. Understand and oversee every step and propose new technologies to uncover new grounds. Experiment and simulate new scenarios to help shape new research and innovation facilities.
Analytical Scientists
You have: Academic background in engineering or chemistry.
You will: Keep up-to-date with the latest research and help identify the best possible analysis methods for each project. Determine the preparation procedures for samples and work closely with a team of technicians.
Tech-services scientists
You have: Academic background in engineering or chemistry.
You will: Maintain a close relationship with our customers and propose solutions to their technical problems. Help grow existing products, promote new ones, and work with the marketing and business teams to identify new areas of development.
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Solvay’s research and innovation teams are working hard to change the way we use and reuse the world’s resources. Find out about some of the most exciting projects you’ll get to work on as you join our ranks.
As a scientist, my dream is to contribute something truly impactful for the future
Renate’s career at Solvay has taken her across the globe, from China to Belgium, where she has consistently found a sense of belonging within the company. Her journey as a scientist began at the E2P2L in Shanghai, an international hub dedicated to Eco-Innovation. There, she worked on developing breakthrough technologies for sustainable chemistry, including CO2 valorization and global carbon capture initiatives.
Reflecting on her research, Renate compares her work to a rainbow: "It takes both rain and sunshine to create a rainbow." The challenges she faces are like the rain, while the breakthroughs are the sunshine that brings the final, breathtaking outcome.
Now based in Brussels, Renate leads electrolytic projects as a lead scientist in the R&I BU Peroxide team. Her current focus is on making hydrogen peroxide production more sustainable. She is particularly passionate about developing an innovative electrochemical process for H2O2 that significantly reduces its CO2 footprint. “As a scientist, my dream is to contribute something truly impactful for the future,” she says.
Renate’s dedication to sustainability and her innovative approach to chemistry continue to drive her work toward creating a greener future.