Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist

Norsk Hydro

Research Scientist developing innovative casthouse products and alloys for Hydro Aluminium Metal. Collaborating with plants and customers to transform ideas into real-world impact.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSunndalsøra • 🇳🇴 NorwaySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Project management — planning, executing and leading research projects.
Developing and testing new alloys and casthouse technologies.
Technical customer collaboration in joint development projects.
Research partnerships with universities, institutes and industrial partners.
Participation in research council funded projects.
Presenting results through reports, webinars and presentations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or PhD in Metallurgy, Material Science, Nanotechnology, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or similar fields.
Open to both experienced candidates and recent/soon to be graduates.
Experience with project management, industrial processes or product development.
Experience with aluminium is an advantage.
Fluency in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, environment and safety (HSE) are core values at Hydro.
Participation in Hydro’s Graduate Program for recent graduates, offering a strong social and professional network across Hydro.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementresearch project executionalloy developmentcasthouse technologiestechnical collaborationproduct developmentindustrial processesaluminium experience

Soft Skills

communicationpresentation skillscollaboration

Certifications

Master’s degreePhD