Overview
During the summer you will gain valuable work experience to support your studies. We offer versatile tasks in an international company that is committed to sustainable development. We are frontrunners in developing renewable products and we create a future beyond fossils. Join us!
We are now looking for Researcher trainees to join our Cellulose and textile fibers team. This position is temporary and continues approximately 3 months from May to August 2025. This position in located in Lappeenranta, Finland.
What you will do
In this position, your main task will be research work in the modification of cellulose fibers, process developments and/or end applications.
This is a great opportunity to build on your current competencies and learn interesting new things for future. You will play an important part in high energy team which develops new multifunctional fibers to customers’ future needs in the consumer applications. You will be reporting to Research Managers, Pulp Research and Innovations.
Based in Lappeenranta, Finland, the UPM Research Center comprises the research and development for the global operations of UPM-Kymmene Corporation. Our proactive role will be to find new business opportunities for kraft pulp. Main focus is on the modification of the kraft fiber by chemical, enzymatic and mechanical means with lean process concept(s).
Who you are
You are a team player with proactive mindset, strong initiative, and responsibility. You can communicate with R&D personnel fluently in English. Other languages are seen as an asset. This task requires skills in scientific presentations and written reporting.
The ideal candidate would have the following skills:
-Good knowledge in fiber chemistry, polymer chemistry, cellulose materials is essential and good knowledge of the analytical methods is a benefit
-Knowledge and practical experience in bio-based polymers and their characterization
-Good experience in chemical modification of fibers in practical and theoretical level
-Able to read and adopt scientific articles and make them into practice
-Well-organized, can-do attitude, well-motivated, independent, hands-on person to work in laboratory, pilot or mill level together with our other experts and operators
We will onboard you to your tasks, as well as the rules and ways of working in our workplace. From your first day, you are a full member of our working community, and we encourage you to be active, learn, and ask questions about your work.
What do we offer?
Safety and well-being – We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment.
A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils!’ We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally.
Development opportunities – 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.
Are you ready?
Read more about summer jobs, timeline and applying on www.upm.com/summer or www.upm.com/kesa in Finnish. New positions can still be opened during application period.
Summer recruitment application period ends February 14, 2025. Attachments (CV and Cover letter) will be added simultaneously on our application template.
Notice that you cannot modify your application after submitting by yourself. Submit your application as soon as possible, positions might be filled already before the application period ends.
For support with your application please contact the HR Service Center at summer@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.
A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.
UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland.
Source: Job Market Finland’s customer information system
