Scientist, Research Scientist

Location

SP Red Hill

For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two‑way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Develop new concepts within a narrow focus area, investigate new concepts and propose specific next activities to achieve innovative scientific techniques, processes and criteria. The function performs the activities in one of the following focus areas:
Ceramic sanitaryware, Glass, Glass recycling, advanced processed minerals, fillers for polymers or coatings, water treatment, construction, high purity quartz.

• Take the lead in mid to long term T&I projects to investigate certain variables and achieve clear and specific project results within a narrow focus area.
• Scan existing literature on relevant topics for specific research projects.
• Perform work that involves conventional types of plans, surveys, structures, with relatively few complex features for which there are no precedents.
• Might need to perform uncongenial methods (out of the box) for unknown territories.
• Elaborate new concepts and propose specific next activities.
• Execute instructions on specific assignment objectives, technical assistance on complex features and possible solutions.
• Collaborate with the lab technicians and provide advice.
• Ensure qualitative and timely delivery of project objectives within predefined scope and budget.
• Lead small projects.
• Participate in research talks, networking events to represent Sibelco at scientific conferences.

• PhD in Engineering with Chemistry, or PhD in Materials Science, or PhD in Geology.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial mineral industry.
• Strong technical understanding of processing and application of minerals in the intended field of application (eg Ceramic tiles, Coatings, water treatment etc) and practical understanding of the typical test protocols for these kinds of applications.
• Scientific experience in materials science in one or more specific focus areas.
• Extensive understanding of the relevant product segment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and ensuring activities are in compliance with those regulations.
• Specifies and coordinates the implementation and execution of a project. Responsible for meeting project objectives within quality, time and budget targets, and for managing associated risks.
• Efficient and clear communication, team player, self‑motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence Platforms (e.g. Copilot, Gemini) and visualization/analysis programs including Chem Draw, Origin, Mini Tab, Crystal Maker and MS Office (e.g. Powerpoint, Excel, Word) preferred.

Permanent

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People:
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• Learn About Our Recruitment Process:
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• Discover Our Sustainability Goals:
  Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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