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Job Title	:	Cluster Manager Polymer Morphology, DSM
Job Description	:	Company: Royal DSM N.V. Department: DSM Resolve (R&D Solutions) Morphology Cluster Reporting to/hierarchy: Manager Science Center DSM Resolve is a Service Unit of Royal DSM N.V. It acts as a competence center that offers the full spectrum of R&D support and uses its knowledge to help improve the chemical processes, pharmaceutical products, instrument design, quality and safety, forensics investigations, and much more, of the DSM Business Groups and other customers. In addition, its professional R&D services and state-of-the-art analytical, engineering and testing labs help its customers to comply with stringent European standards. Because it is located at DSM’s knowledge intensive R&D Campus in Geleen (Netherlands), it has direct access to a wide variety of additional expertises. Function details: This person will manage a multi-cultural group of 15-20 (senior) scientists and technicians on aspects like coaching, assessments, development, work environment, safety, set of instruments, materials and cluster departmental costs. The Morphology cluster represents different disciplines or competences, like microscopy (LM, SEM, TEM, AFM), XRD and Thermal Analysis (DSC, TGA, etc.). He/she will build excellent relationships with the DSM Business Groups and other external customers in order to find answers to their needs. Expectations for this role include: Know the business of the customers and deliver the required contribution to the objectives of the customer with the help of his/her service driven organization. Focus on performance, quality and acknowledgement of DSM Resolve and maintain a network in such a way that the recourses of the cluster are optimally deployed in order to achieve the objectives. Be knowledgeable of the state-of-the-art as regards the professional factual outside world, report on this subject, initiate and maintain, personally and through your employees, the necessary internal and external contacts. Education and qualifications: PhD in Material Science or (Polymer) Chemistry with minimum 8 years industry specific experience (within material field) including demonstrated supervisory or team leadership ability. In-depth understanding of characterization and physical properties of polymer materials (PE, PP, PA, UP). Very good knowledge of microscopy and thermal analysis, and of the necessary equipment. Very good knowledge of analytical techniques and an excellent know-how of morphology related properties like e.g. brittleness, failure, whitening, transparency, gloss, haze, shrinkage upon crystallization, dimensional stability and water uptake. Knowledge of imaging techniques (mesoscopic). Demonstrated ability to integrate scientific knowledge into business goals. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and groups and individuals in a safe organized and productive manner. Competent in, and comfortable with, dealing with and managing an ever-changing highly competitive industry/environment. Familiar with western (business) culture. Personality and mentality: Inspirational leader. Dynamic, proactive and business minded. Superb interpersonal skills regarding colleagues and in interaction with customers. Able to help develop the future vision of the department. Able to find new opportunities and to take important decisions. Driven by enthusiasm, commitment en dedication. Very good communicator with excellent presentations skills. Sociable, ethical and trustworthy. Can work in a team and in a multi-cultural environment. Languages: Fluent in English both oral and in writing. Ideally also fluent in one or more other European languages. Mobility/travel: Approximately 10 % of the time will be spent in (mostly domestic) traveling. Job specificities: Full-time. Permanent employment. Location: Geleen, Netherlands Starting date: ASAP. Offer: Competitive remuneration package and fringe benefits (based on local Collective Labor Agreement). Rewarding and challenging job, with lots of opportunities for personal input; plenty of room for discussion with fellow professionals; an open and pleasant atmosphere; in short… never a dull moment. Help for visa and working license can be discussed. Help for house hunting can be discussed. Available education/training: Possibilities for further education and training. Career opportunities: Good career possibilities. Interested? You match the requested criteria for min. 90%? Then send your application including publications and references to info@phd-jobs.net mentioning reference NL-R27EJ Web: http://www.phd-jobs.net
Experience Needed	:	8
Qualification	:	PhD
Job Location	:	Geleen, The Netherlands
Salary	:	negotiable
Closing Date	:	10/30/2010
Posted Date	:	9/1/2010


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