The Role
Where you fit in
As Shell is embarking on a historical transformation towards net-zero emission future. Projects and Technology (P&T) and the Analytical Technology Group within are facing greater than ever expansion of technologies, materials and knowledge to drive and support this energy transition. The Researcher in the Structure & Imaging team plays an important role in developing and integrating a broad range of technological advancements in structural analysis to enable unravelling novel materials properties, and ensure reliable, fast and cost-effective measurements for applications ranging from new energies, downstream, upstream, integrated gas as well as R&D programs in Projects & Technology.
The Researcher in the Structure and Imaging team will be a technical expert and takes active part in the global Structure & Imaging team, responsible for providing advanced analytical solutions and scientific support in microstructural analysis of a broad range of materials. A strong background in the field of materials structure analysis, including spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, more specificTEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and FIB-SEM (Focused Ion Beam-SEM) and others is required.
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What’s the role?The Researcher position will be at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA). As a member of the Structure & Imaging team the Researcher will be expected to partner with other (Shell) researchers and technologists globally. Understand their questions and needs, leverage their broad and extensive Analytical Chemistry knowledge to provide cutting-edge solutions.
The Researcher will also employ their broad analytical knowledge and good understanding of materials (e.g. catalyst) science to foster integration and collaboration across different analytical disciplines. The successful candidate is expected to be able to scout external emerging technologies, select appropriate hardware, develop methods for relevant Shell applications and participate/support the on-going digitalization.
The Researcher will serve as an important resource in the department. Not only in lab operations, problem-solving and lab safety; but also in guiding/mentoring less experienced staff. Will also engage and share best practices in the global team.
This position has no direct reports.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide technical expertise for the development, deployment and improvement of TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), and FIB-SEM (Focused Ion Beam-SEM), and other sample preparation and analysis methods as well leveraging other analytical techniques in the area of microscopy and spectroscopy as needed
- Technical responsibility for method development, gate keeping, evaluation and implementation of new capabilities, such as in situ and operando techniques
- Manage multi-disciplinary global projects to ensure stakeholder technical needs are met in timely and cost-effective manner
- Collaborate with local and global analytical colleagues on complex multi-disciplinary problem- solving projects, and new project and R&D initiation/implementation
- Set up and manage R&D projects with internal and external stakeholders
- Closely interact with internal stakeholders with high level of stake-holder engagement, identifying applications and contributing to business by own expertise including (but not limited too) contributing to R&D projects and understanding value to the business
- Design, develop, validate, deploy and maintain analytical instruments and methods. Including hands-on work in the laboratory and when required supervision of laboratory staff performing testing, while paying close attention to safety and quality
- Monitor analytical technology developments outside of Shell and identify innovations with the potential to create value for Shell and collaborate in the Global Skill Network
What we need from you
- PhD degree in Analytical Chemistry from a premium institute with relevant academic or industry experience is required
- Expertise in TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) with hands-on experience is required
- Expertise in SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), FIB-SEM (Focused Ion Beam-SEM), and background in other spectroscopy and microscopy-related techniques with hands-on experience
- Broad knowledge of materials science, such as catalyst materials is advantageous
- Experience in Analytical project and R&D development and deployment, including experience in supporting R&D projects
- High technical curiosity, learner mindset and ability to work across natural teams without organizational authority is essential for the job
- Strong interpersonal skills that can easily transport deep technical discussions to business impact is highly valued
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Company Description
Shell Nederland BV is a platform for international collaboration, with Shell offering direct employment to around ten thousand people in the Netherlands alone, including roughly 2,800 non-Dutch employees from around 80 countries. Diversity is key at Shell Nederland, and our employees reflect the innovation that stems from a diverse workforce. By joining Shell Nederland, you will benefit from an unrivalled industry-leading development programme that will see you tap into a pool of expert knowledge that will help propel your career. Shell Nederland is the holding company of most Shell companies operating in the Netherlands. Shell Nederland also has an advisory and coordinating role in numerous areas.
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