Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures?
If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.
For the Modeling and Application Technology team in Amsterdam we are looking for a:
Modeling Specialist
You will design, develop and maintain models and data solutions that enable our global technical service team to efficiently assess catalyst performance and deliver strong technical proposals. Your models will directly influence catalyst selection, commercial guarantees, and unit optimization studies for refineries and renewable fuel producers worldwide. You will have the opportunity to work on model development across a broad range of hydroprocessing applications in both conventional fossil‑based and renewables applications.
Key focus and responsibilities
- Contribute to and/or lead the development of models for catalyst performance forecasting and unit monitoring, with attention to accuracy, robustness, speed, and user‑friendly interfaces.
- Act as a subject‑matter expert in kinetic modeling and shape definition of modeling standards, validation approaches, and best practices across the organization.
- Support and maintain models and tools used globally, including bug fixing and user support, and provide training when new users, models, or features are introduced.
- Support the development of data infrastructure that makes laboratory and commercial data accessible to users across Technical Service, Sales, Business, and Research & Technology.
- Develop and share knowledge on reaction kinetics, catalyst application, feed characterization, and product properties. Leverage data science techniques to gain valuable insights and convert raw data into actionable insights.
- Stay up to date with relevant scientific literature and modeling tools and apply new insights where appropriate.
Background and experience
- PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Computational Science, or a related field
- 4+ years of relevant (industrial) experience in kinetic and reactor modeling
- Strong knowledge of reactor engineering, kinetics, thermodynamics, and statistics.
- Strong software development skills, with an emphasis on reliability and code quality
- Experience with heterogeneous catalysis and hydroprocessing is a big advantage.
- Experience with Excel/VBA (.net apps), FORTRAN, Python, and SQL databases
- Experience with process simulation tools (such as AspenPlus)
- Proficiency in and analytical skills for data analysis and visualization of large datasets
- Excellent communication skills in English (proficiency in Dutch is preferred).
- Structured problem-solving, curiosity, and pro-active mindset.
Benefits of Joining Ketjen
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.
Skills Required
- PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Computational Science, or a related field
- 4+ years of relevant industrial experience in kinetic and reactor modeling
- Strong knowledge of reactor engineering, kinetics, thermodynamics, and statistics
- Strong software development skills with emphasis on reliability and code quality
- Experience with Excel/VBA (.NET apps), FORTRAN, Python, and SQL databases
- Experience with process simulation tools (such as AspenPlus)
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization of large datasets
- Experience with heterogeneous catalysis and hydroprocessing
- Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch proficiency preferred)
- Structured problem-solving, curiosity, and a pro-active mindset
Albemarle Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element of the total rewards package, including a 401(k) with matching contributions and an additional automatic employer contribution with immediate vesting. This structure meaningfully boosts total compensation beyond base pay and is repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits include dedicated wellness days, mental-health access with coaching and therapy support for employees and dependents, and a broad Employee Assistance Program. These offerings suggest the rewards package is designed to support health, resilience, and work-life needs alongside pay.
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What We Do
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. We power the potential of companies in many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. Working with our customers, we develop and customize solutions using the finest technology and ingredients with the knowledge and know-how of our highly experienced and talented team of operators, scientists, and engineers. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value. Realize your POTENTIAL with Albemarle. At Albemarle, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s that simple. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your career will reach an international reach from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment. AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: • Competitive compensation and benefits • Hands-on technical experience • Job variety and career flexibility • Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level • A proven record of innovation • Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability • Deep commitment to our communities, education and social development • Concern and compassion for fellow employees • Among the best safety records in the industry The bottom line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Albemarle
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