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Research & Innovation

Invent, reinvent and advance humanity

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.

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Scientific background

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Master’s degrees, PhDs or postdocs in science, chemistry or engineering

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Hands-on, independent and self-motivated

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Project management

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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

Lab researcher, Brussels
Renate Schwiedernoch

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.

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