Job Opportunities in Norway

The team and position

At Hydro, we are committed to advancing research and development, and we invite both experienced professionals and recent or soon-to-be graduates (Master’s or Ph D in 2024) to join our dynamic team. As a Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist, you'll collaborate closely with our operating plants and customers to develop innovative casthouse products and alloys.


You'll be part of our highly skilled R&D team at Sunndalsøra, working on cutting-edge projects like Hydro CIRCAL & REDUXA, our low-carbon aluminium products. We offer opportunities to work internationally, providing valuable global experience as you help drive sustainable solutions for the future.

What we offer

• An innovative and international work environment with opportunities to work globally at one of our plants.
• Career development through pioneering projects in green aluminium and alloy research.
• Collaboration with leading industrial and academic partners worldwide.
• A creative and supportive team that encourages new ideas and professional growth.
• Participation in Hydro’s Graduate Program for recent or soon-to-be graduates (Master’s or Ph D), offering both social and professional collaboration with other young professionals in Hydro.

Areas of responsibility

As part of the Research and Development team you will be engaged in a variety of tasks. Examples of potential tasks are:

• Project management: Planning, executing, and leading R&D projects.
• Developing and testing optimized or new alloys and casthouse technologies.
• Providing technical support and collaborating with customers on joint development projects.
• Engaging in research collaborations with universities, institutes, and industrial partners.
• Participating in research council-funded projects.
• Presenting R&D results through reports, webinars, and presentations.

Who are you?

We believe that the personal traits listed below will help you succeed in both the creative and practical aspects of the role.

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  Entrepreneurial Mindset: You proactively seek new ideas, driving innovation in research and development.
• Result-Oriented: You turn ideas into practical solutions, ensuring successful project implementation.
• Strong Communicator: Clear and effective communication helps you collaborate and present research findings.
• Collaborative Team Player: You work well with others to achieve shared goals and drive impactful results.

Your qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph D – preferably within Metallurgy, Material Sciences, Nano Technology, Physics, Applied Mathematics or similar
• Experience from project management, and from working with industrial processes and product development
• Experience with aluminium is an advantage
• Fluency in English

Additional information

Some travelling, both domestic and internationally, will be expected in this role.


Health, environment and safety (HSE) is integrated into Hydro's daily operations. It is our responsibility to protect our employees' health and safety, and to contribute to sustainable development in the local environments where we operate. We are therefore looking for employees who will contribute positively to this, through healthy and conscious HSE attitudes and actions.


Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and achievements. Please enclose all relevant transcripts with your application (academic records/diplomas, certificates etc.). Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background check.