Researcher

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Researcher

to our Analytics and Chemistry Experts (ACE) team in the Research Analytics department in Porvoo. The position is a 12 months temporary position due to parental leave. 

You will focus on elemental analytic methods, especially with Scanning Electron Microscopy- Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). You will work as a material characterization researcher in the analytics; researcher work including catalyst and solid material samples analyses, project work, troubleshooting, and method development. The work is done closely with the ACE team, material and catalyst researchers in cross-functional project teams mainly from Technology & Innovation and Production.

The ACE team consists of more than 10 knowledge field experts. In our team, the work is done independently, but support to others and collaboration is essential for our success. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.

Porvoo: The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• As a hands- on researcher you will provide expertise in elemental analysis in the material failure, catalyst, and troubleshooting analyses for development projects and for the refinery samples.  

• Planning and supervising laboratory work, and  calculating and analyzing test results.

• Developing and validating methods in relation to inorganic analytical equipment.

• Documenting, reporting and presenting results, findings and providing expert recommendations.

• Acting responsibly according to Neste safety culture: interfering unsafe actions and reporting deviations.

Keys to success in this role

• Master’s degree or higher in inorganic or analytical chemistry

• Strong experience in inorganic chemistry, catalyst and solid materials characterization techniques especially SEM-EDS 

• Complementary experience in other suitable inorganic analytical techniques (for example, but not limited to IC, CIC, XRD, ICP, TGA)

• Solid knowledge and experience in catalyst research and/or material examination

• Experience in the method development, validation and project work

• Fluent English

• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

Other strengths we value 

The ideal candidate will possess broad knowledge in various elemental analysis methods, coupled with strong data processing and analysis skills. It is also good to have experience working according to international standards. Moderate Finnish language skills are beneficial since the work environment is multilingual, and in Finland.  It is also good to notice that the role may require some travel.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by January 15th, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Tia Kakko, R&D Manager. +358504583953 on January 5th at 14:00-15:00 (GMT +2) or January 9th at 10:00-11:00.

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may start interviews during the application period.

We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com