Head of R&D

Number of employees

31

Oslo, Norway

Posted on: 2024-08-30

Category: carbon

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Plants are the most efficient way to drawdown CO2.  
We convert CO2 via plants into stable carbon and lock it away for 1000 years.
Producing carbon credits, heat and biochar.
We use a patented technology to convert this carbon from waste plant biomass and in the process release heat (renewable energy) and high-quality biochar (used for agricultural purposes and industrial uses).  

Head of Research & Development

Location: Herøya/Oslo

Contract: Permanent

The Head of R&D will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the research and development strategy for our organization, aligning with the overall business objectives. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in mechanical or chemical engineering, capable of overseeing multiple R&D sites and fostering innovation in syngas and related technologies.

Key responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership and Oversight:
    • Develop and implement a comprehensive R&D strategy that aligns with company objectives.
    • Coordinate R&D activities across multiple sites to ensure consistency and efficiency.
    • Allocate resources effectively to maximize the impact of R&D initiatives.

  • Data Management and Analysis:
    • Establish robust data analysis routines to extract valuable insights from R&D data.
    • Develop systems for efficient and secure data collection and storage.
    • Ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance with regulations.

  • Product Expertise and Innovation:
    • Maintain a deep understanding of company products and their applications.
    • Innovate R&D solutions tailored to the needs of clients, particularly in syngas.
    • Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance products and processes.

  • Collaboration and Partnerships:
    • Build strong relationships with commercial and research partners to drive collaborative projects.
    • Facilitate knowledge exchange among internal and external stakeholders.
    • Identify opportunities for technology licensing and partnerships.

  • Additional Responsibilities:
    • Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing R&D team.
    • Manage intellectual property related to R&D activities.
    • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
    • Identify and mitigate risks associated with R&D projects.

Ideal candidate

  • Required:
    • Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
    • Proven experience in conducting physical experiments at a pilot scale or larger.
    • Experience in managing large-scale research laboratories.
    • Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
    • Strong understanding of flow physics and pyrochemistry.
    • Knowledge of process engineering principles and applications.
    • Familiarity with syngas or related gasses.

  • Preferred:
    • Experience with syngas separation and anaerobic fermentation.
    • Background in dynamic, smaller-team environments typical of startups.

For more information, past press and our current team, visit https://www.carboculture.com/

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