Teesside, North East England
Student Research Chemist
Methyl Methacrylate Monomer Research
Two 12 Month Industrial Placement opportunities
Starting Summer 2025
About this Employer:
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is the world's number one producer of MMA (methyl methacrylate), an essential monomer for the global acrylics market. Our division has revenues in excess of $1.5 billion dollars, global operations with 14 manufacturing sites and over 2000 dedicated personnel.
We pride ourselves on our strong values encompassing a world class safety performance, innovation, releasing personal potential and rewarding performance.
We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the wellbeing of people and the planet – a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.
The Opportunity
We have a vacancy for two outstanding undergraduates studying towards a degree in chemistry who are looking for the chance to gain experience in an industrial environment. The successful candidates will work on Mitsubishi Chemical Group's cutting edge research projects for the production of MMA monomer. Working in a dedicated team of highly motivated chemists and engineers, you would have the opportunity to carry out your own research project under the guidance and supervision of one of our research scientists.
What do you get at Mitsubishi Chemical Group?
At Mitsubishi Chemical Group you will get comprehensive training and support and the opportunity to influence the direction of the research programme. Interpretation of the data you generate is crucial and with your input always being considered. You can really make a difference.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for confident communicators with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and a desire to work in the Chemical Industry. You should expect to achieve as a minimum a 2:1 in your degree. Please note that this is not a polymer placement or a chemical engineering placement.
Please apply via our website.
Contact Dr Alex Riley at alexander.riley@mcgc.com for any questions regarding this placement.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 10th October 2024
For more company information, go to Mitsubishi Chemical Group.
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