Job Summary: A professional with a PhD in Engineering/Chemistry to lead R&D of new technologies and materials, manage innovation projects, and interact with national/international partners. Key Highlights: 1. Lead research and development of new technologies and materials 2. Manage R&D projects with national and international funding 3. Advise senior management on high-complexity decisions Education Completed undergraduate degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related fields, plus a completed PhD in Engineering, Chemistry or related fields. Experience Technical participation in R&D projects for new product and process technologies, focused on new materials; collaboration with national and international organizations on R&D projects, including projects conducted in English; structuring, negotiation and contracting of technological development projects using funding mechanisms such as EMBRAPII, ANP, ANEEL, BNDES, FINEP, MOVER and SEBRAE, among others; leading and mediating technical and business meetings aimed at conceiving and structuring new projects. Knowledge Technological R&D in the field of materials. Structuring and management of R&D and innovation projects (scope, requirements, schedule, costs and deliverables). Technology Readiness Levels (TRL – ISO 16290). Innovation funding mechanisms (EMBRAPII, FINEP, BNDES, ANP, ANEEL, MOVER, SEBRAE and, preferably, international ones). Intellectual property and technology protection. Communication, negotiation and mediation of technical and business meetings. Advanced English (reading, writing and speaking). Activities to be performed Serve and advise internal and external clients and suppliers. Prepare technical reports and opinions, correspondence, texts and documents within the scope of the position. Plan, develop, implement, control and monitor actions, projects, research, policies, programs and events, according to organizational guidelines in the area of expertise, integrated with and/or involving public or private, national or international institutions requiring advanced specialized technical knowledge. Conduct high-complexity special studies and analyses; identify opportunities for improvement in processes and products; generate recommendations with medium- and long-term impact. Define assumptions, standards, work methodologies, systems, technologies and innovative solutions relevant to the area of expertise. Represent the organization before clients, suppliers, official bodies, business representation and social development and support entities and/or external forums related to the area of expertise. Develop, implement and monitor planning and budgeting processes, and analyze variables, scenarios, trends and results. Advise senior management on decision-making regarding high-complexity matters within the area of expertise. Provide technical guidance and advice to professionals within the area of expertise and/or integrated teams. Control inventory of materials within the area of expertise. Monitor and advise on applicable legislation. Lead work processes within the area of expertise and/or integrated teams. In the Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) area – SENAI, additional responsibilities include: Coordinate the acquisition, preparation, development, dissemination and execution of the R&D&I project portfolio. Promote coordination of activities with the technical team for implementation, monitoring, evaluation and identification of opportunities for improvement in R&D&I processes. Coordinate prospecting, promotion, identification, ana Work Location ISI POLYMER ENGINEERING Benefits **Benefits: For Your Health:** Medical Assistance / Group Medicine – UNIMED; Dental Assistance – SESI/RS, payable only upon use; Group Life Insurance – No deductions or contributions! For Your Commute: Parking – Check availability at your unit; Transportation Voucher – According to your needs; Charter Transport – Buses available only for FIERGS HEADQUARTERS in Porto Alegre; In case of travel, vehicles or reimbursement for transportation may be provided. For Your Meals: Ticket Flex (meal/food allowance) – R$ 990.00 per month; On-site Restaurant – Check availability at your unit; For Your Wallet: Private Pension Plan – To support your financial health, we offer an exclusive pension plan for our employees via https://www.indusprevi.com.br/site/default.asp; Childcare Allowance – R$ 370.00 for children up to 60 months old; best of all: the amount is adjusted annually; CRESUL – Cooperative for mutual savings and credit; FUSERGS – A foundation supporting our employees – https://fusergs.org.br/; PDP – Financial subsidy for employees with at least 6 months’ tenure within the FIERGS system, supporting studies from elementary school through technical training, language courses, and up to doctoral studies! PAE – Support Program offering confidential professional assistance to employees and their legal dependents regarding emotional, social, legal and financial matters. Objective Test Content PORTUGUESE Text comprehension and interpretation; contextual meaning of words and expressions. **MATHEMATICS Number Sets:** properties and operations. Functions, equations and linear systems. Arithmetic mean. Financial Mathematics: simple and compound interest. Percentages. Ratio and proportion, simple and compound rule of three. Geometry: units of measurement, perimeter, area and volume, Pythagorean theorem. LOGICAL REASONING Mathematical logical reasoning. Quantitative logical reasoning. Numerical logical reasoning. Analytical logical reasoning. Critical logical reasoning.