Research Scientist | Wissenschaftler (m/w/d)

Speira GmbH

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Nov 7, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for an experienced Research Scientist to drive agile product development focusing on new aluminum products derived from secondary (recycled) sources at Speira, a major European aluminum rolling and recycling leader. The core responsibility involves acting as the central expert on process parameters and their influence on microstructure development, utilizing this expertise to create profitable new products. Day-to-day tasks include designing and executing targeted lab experiments based on hypotheses, scaling successful findings up to full production mill trials, and applying metallophysical models to predict phase formation, dislocation development, and recrystallization behavior. The successful candidate must possess deep knowledge of aluminum metallurgy and the rolling process chain, coupled with strong project management skills. This position requires a collaborative spirit, actively coaching less experienced colleagues, and participating in knowledge exchange to ensure products are both economically viable and state-of-the-art.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree in Materials Science, Materials and Process Technology, Solid State Physics, or comparable field, preferably specializing in metallic materials and with a PhD.

Experience

  • 5+ years in Research and Development or as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
  • Deep professional knowledge of the metallurgy, microstructure, and characterization of aluminum and aluminum alloys
  • Professional experience with the processing and process chain of aluminum rolled products, especially the rolling process

Languages

German (Intermediate)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Not specified