About the job

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

Role Overview
Job Overview And Responsibilities
The Research Scientist - Computational Chemistry is responsible for investigating the chemical reactivity of molecules and materials, for instance, reactive processes occurring at solid/liquid/gas interfaces and adsorption phenomena. The successful candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team dedicated to the development of eco-efficient products and processes, in collaboration with internal teams and external research institutions. The key missions include:

• Work in the Research and Innovation Center in Shanghai for Solvay/CNRS Joint Lab – Eco-Efficient Products and Processes Laboratory (E2P2L)
• Plan, perform, analyze and document calculations for the study of chemical reactivity and interfaces, also in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Build project files with the most up-to-date literature and ensure the update of such files during the lifetime of the projects
• Supervise the work of interns and coordinate collaborations with external research institutions
• Identify and promote the added value of modeling for R&D projects and propose corresponding modeling approaches, using their quantum and physical chemistry skills

Education and Experience

• Doctorate or postdoctorate in computational chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related discipline
• Several years of relevant working experience

Skills

• Strong track record in applying quantum-chemical (DFT or wavefunction-based) and force-field-based methods to the study of chemical reactivity and material properties
• Strong experiences in several application fields, such as organic chemistry, polymer reactivity, catalysis, interface reactivity, and multiscale modeling
• Knowledge of programming languages (python,…) is considered a plus, but not mandatory
• Critical thinking and strongly problem-oriented work style
• Excellent ability to work in a team and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Additional Information
Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.

Please send applications to [email protected].