Scientist for Power-to-X, Lyngby

About us
Topsoe is a leading global provider of technology and solutions for the energy transition. We combat climate change by helping our customers and partners achieve their decarbonization and emission reduction goals. 

Based on decades of scientific research and innovation, we offer world leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals for a sustainable world, and for efficient and low-carbon fuel production and clean air.

We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with over 2,800 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com.  

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a scientist that will join us in Power-to-X in the development and the post-operation analysis of our electrolysis stack. By using the relevant characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman, ICP, just to mention a few), we want to assess the technical impact of our solutions and highlight the areas where we could further improve our technology by enhancing performance and lifetime.

Does any of it resonate with you? If yes, we have an open position in our team in Lyngby to strengthen our efforts and fully unleash our stack performance. As a member of our team, you will be part of an international community of talented scientists and engineers working on our cutting-edge technology.

Here are some of the things you can expect to be doing:

• Perform post-mortem analysis and do a technical assessment on the tested solutions.
• Drive further investigation by requesting the relevant characterizations and interpreting the results.
• Develop analysis tool (for example using coding, image learning or other solutions) to compare large datasets and highlight correlations between degradation phenomena and analyses.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for a scientist driven by curiosity and with an analytical mindset, who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and presenting the results. To succeed in that you will need to be data driven and detail oriented, but still able to review the results with the big picture in mind. Thinking out of the box and curiosity are two of the skills that will help you excelling in this role.

Here´s what our ideal candidate will bring:

• A let´s solve attitude and enthusiasm for venturing into unknown areas during the analysis.
• Good presentation and data visualization skills as you are expected to share and discuss results with the rest of the team.
• A foundation of statistics and ability to code (for example with Python, image learning) to develop tools for the analysis of large amounts of data.
• Knowledge of characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman, ICP) and ability to interpret the results in relation to the tests performed.
• PhD or master´s degree in material science/engineering, ceramic materials, chemistry, physics.
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written).
• Experience with SOFC/SOEC technology and relative materials is not necessary, but an advantage.

Why join us

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to become part of our decarbonization journey and contribute shaping the future of Power-to-X industry. This position will give you a chance to face interesting challenges and work together with passionate and competent colleagues who strive for making a difference.

If you would like to work in an international team of friendly, supportive, and highly skilled and experienced colleagues, Topsoe is the place for you.

How you can apply

Please contact Giovanni Perin, +45 27995281 or gvpe@topsoe.com, if you want to know more about the position.

If you would like to be part of a team of skilled and professional colleagues in an informal organization, please submit your application and resume in English, no later than December 10th, and enclose a copy of your references through our website www.topsoe.com.

As we will be conducting interviews on a continuous basis, you are welcome to send your application as soon as possible.

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks and criminal record requests.