Job Description :

- Emerging Technologies is an enabling capability with advanced research skills and capabilities to deliver innovation to existing line of Shell businesses as well as long range research which involves research in key themes with an intent to identify opportunities in energy transition.

- In Chemical lead generation program, we look at process as well as chemistry innovations for developing new technology routes for existing molecules, delivering new molecules and new intermediates aligned with chemicals technology strategy.

- In long range research, we conduct exploratory as well as explanatory research in areas like dense energy carriers, methane to products and CO2 capture and conversions and various novel conversion technologies which are all aligned with the broader theme of energy transition.

- Purpose of ET is to shape up ideas which are in early stages of development in above areas through experimentation and feed them into the technology funnel for sustained innovation and value delivery.

Accountabilities:

- Work closely with key stake-holders and partners in clearly articulating the scope of a research program and own the end to end responsibility for deliveries.

- Keep abreast with technology trends in the above areas, identify opportunities and co-create and co-develop new programs.

- Develop deep skills in areas of research focus, evolve as - go to- person in competency areas of research as appropriate to the individual (process chemistry, reaction engineering, separations, electrochemistry, functional materials etc.)

- Imbed a strong sense of commerciality in research programs with a strong focus on value delivery to the business.

- Guide associate researchers in planning & execution of experimental research programs

- Strong analytical capabilities for data interpretation.

- Applying fundamental principles of sciences and engineering in designing experimental activities, data interpretation and drawing conclusions.

- Keeping abreast with relevant technology areas to define program direction and content

Company Description :

- Shell began operations in India more than 80 years ago. At Shell India, we invest in our people through our industry-leading development programme, which sees our employees thrive and gain access to experts on a local and global level. To date, we have invested more than US$ 1 billion already in India's energy sector alone in socially and environmentally responsible ways. It is the only global major to have a fuel retail license in India. The Shell Technology Centre Bangalore, STCB, is one of the three global hubs for technology in the Projects & Technology business of Royal Dutch Shell. In addition, we supply crude, chemicals and technology to public and private sector oil companies, and our Chennai Business Centre provides a wide range of finance, accounting and business services to Shell globally.

Requirements :

- Advanced degree in science or engineering, preferably a PhD / master's degree in chemical engineering or a PhD in chemistry

- About 8 years of solid experience in exploratory, explanatory research in relevant areas (eg. refining, petrochemicals, CO2 capture conversions, sustainability, green chemical routes, new process research and development, electrochemical processes, novel/functional materials)

- Strong project leadership skills for end to end delivery of programs

No. of Positions: 1

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