Group Manager Binders and Surface Chemistry

In a world facing major challenges, there is also hope. A shared commitment to working for a better world, for future generations. That commitment—to make a difference—drives us at RISE. Are you curious, driven, communicative, and thorough? Help us create conditions for a sustainable future and safe products! We are now looking for someone who wants to develop your leadership skills and become our new group manager! With us, you will make a real difference! About the role As a group manager, you are responsible for leading and developing the group's operations in close collaboration with the unit manager and other colleagues within the unit. You exercise a coaching and present leadership that creates conditions for employees to develop, thrive, and perform. You work both operatively and strategically with the group's development and actively contribute to achieving business objectives. You will have a central role in initiating, leading, developing, and implementing research and development projects within advanced materials, batteries, binders, and surface chemistry. You work to identify new opportunities for collaboration and financing, and build long-term relationships with customers, partners, and funders. Furthermore, you also contribute to sales, business and project development, as well as the development of our laboratory environments and research infrastructure. You collaborate closely with colleagues at RISE and work to translate research results into benefits for business and society. You report to the unit manager and actively contribute to the unit's development through collaboration on matters relating to research, business, projects, customers, laboratory operations, and equipment. Work location: Stockholm. Who are you? You are motivated by leading, coaching, and developing others. You are a confident and communicative leader who builds trusting relationships and creates engagement in the group. You thrive in an environment where research, innovation, and business development meet, and you have the ability to switch between strategic work and operational implementation. You are collaboration-oriented, business-minded, and have a knack for networking both internally and externally. Through mentoring and guidance, you contribute to developing employees and strengthening the group's expertise. With a structured approach, you drive operations forward and create conditions for both individual performance and collective results. Requirements for the role • PhD in a field relevant to the position • Several years of professional experience in surface chemistry and advanced characterization • Established network within the surface chemistry field • Experience with mentoring and guidance • Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written Meritorious for the role • Experience creating and driving large research projects • Ability to drive business processes and translate research results into practical benefit • Experience with budget responsibility • International professional experience Are we right for each other? At RISE, we value diversity, and we are convinced that it contributes to an innovative environment where we together challenge boundaries and develop new knowledge and competence for the future. With us, passionate problem-solvers come together to solve some of the world's most important, and perhaps most exciting, problems. We cannot promise you an easy job, but what we can promise you is a group of engaged colleagues and some truly exciting societal challenges to tackle. With us, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference. Welcome to Sweden's research institute and innovation partner! Welcome with your application! If this sounds exciting and you want to know more, please contact Head of Department Juhanes Aydin, [email protected] 010 516 63 87 or Unit Manager Jeanette Mårtensson, [email protected] +46 73 048 54 93. Application deadline is August 24, 2026. Selection and interviews may take place during the application period, but note that response time for questions may be delayed as it is a vacation period. To learn more about our workplace, you can also contact one of our union representatives: Ingemar Petermann, SACO, 010-2284122 and Linda Ikatti, Unionen, 010-5165161

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