Our requirements:
- Knowledge of spoken and written English at least B2 level.
- Student status: bachelor, master’s or PhD.
- Education in the field of Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, etc.
- Documents required for application in English:
- Personal CV.
- Personal letter of motivation.
- European Passport or ID (Swiss law requirement).
- Documents nice to have:
- Professor’s letter of recommendation.
- Validation of English fluency.
Position purpose
The Global R&D department is a core team inside CEMEX INNOVATION HOLDING based in Switzerland. The aim of the team involves research and development of new products and solutions for the different challenges CEMEX has as a key global player in the construction industry as well as specialized technical troubleshooting for all CEMEX operations, mainly Cement, Concrete, Aggregates and Admixtures. The position envisions work in 2 basic projects and areas:
- The first involves the development of technologies and materials to fix CO2 coming from cement industry (60%).
- The second involves determining efficiencies and assessing the materials and technologies that are viable for scaling up with the use of analytical equipment (XRF, XRD, ICP, GC-MS, TGA, FTIR)
Activities:
- Assess and develop technologies to use and fixate CO2 in diverse materials.
- Work on environmental management and sustainability initiatives, developing methods to reduce emissions and improving waste management.
- Support the diverse characterization activities performed in the Global R&D laboratory.
- Troubleshoot when issues or challenges arise during the production of cement or concrete casting process; diagnose problems; and implement solutions to maintain the quality of the concrete.
- Innovate and find new ways to improve cement production, develop alternative materials, or enhance sustainability.
- Conduct tests and analysis to ensure that the cement product meets the required specifications and standards.
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