Master's Thesis Worker

Haluaisitko olla osana kansainvälistä ja kasvavaa yritystä, jossa työskennellään joka päivä kestävämmän huomisen eteen? Jos vastasit kyllä, UPM voisi olla oikea paikka juuri sinulle! Olemme edelläkävijöitä uusiutuvien tuotteiden kehityksessä ja mahdollistamme vastuullisten valintojen tekemisen yrityksille sekä kuluttajille. Vastuullisuus näkyy meissä myös työnantajana – tavoitteemme on tarjota mielekäs ja merkityksellinen UPM-kokemus työntekijöillemme globaalisti. Arvomme – luota ja ole luotettava, tuloksia yhdessä ja uudistu rohkeasti – ovat toimintamme perusta. Tule luomaan fossiilisista raaka-aineista riippumatonta tulevaisuutta kanssamme!

We are now looking for a Master’s Thesis Worker to join our UPM Pulp Biostreams team in Helsinki, Lappeenranta, Kouvola or Pietarsaari, Finland. The position is full time and temporary for 6 months. You can start this thesis work flexibly during the first quarter in 2024.

Greetings from your future Thesis Instructor

"This is a great opportunity to join a company with a sustainable purpose: a future beyond fossils. You will also have the chance to join a forward-looking Biostreams team! The Thesis project is built on a great mission and has a direct contribution to more sustainable future. I am eager to instruct you on a subject which is relatively new for everybody and has a number of things to learn. Me and my colleagues in the team are really looking forward to having you as our team member!" – Kalle-Valtteri Ukonaho, Business development manager, Biostreams, UPM Fibres

What you will do

In the thesis work, you will deep dive into carbon capture technologies, assess the technological readiness and evaluate the pulp process applicability. You will do this by combining different criteria and suitable assessment methods. Ideally you will create a balanced scorecard type of approach for the different technologies and ideally assess the different process solutions and their specific features from pulp manufacturing point of view. You will have a chance to network with different stakeholders within and outside UPM, and you will have the opportunity to get a broad perspective to UPM Fibres business area.

Who you are

You have a curious mindset with a highly co-operative approach. You are interested in chemical processes, new technologies and possibilities of carbon capture. You have experience and understanding in plant or process design. You exhibit systematic thinking with attention to detail, and you have extensive MS Office skills. You are fluent in English, Finnish and Swedish skills are appreciated. Knowledge of chemical technology, pulp mill operations, separation technologies or energy technologies are seen as an asset.

This is what we offer for you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working

Additional information

For further information please contact Kalle-Valtteri Ukonaho, Business development manager, Biostreams, UPM Fibres, at [email protected] or tel. +358406317322.

Please apply by clicking the Apply button and attach your cover letter, CV and transcript of study records by 20th of December 2023. Please notice that we will go through the applications already during the application period and may invite candidates for interviews already before the end of the application period.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +358204146600.

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