Job Description
VITO plays a key role in accelerating the transition to a sustainable, competitive and resilient industry in Flanders and Europe. By connecting scientific research and breakthroughs with unique lab and pilot infrastructure and strong industrial ecosystems, we turn cleantech and circular innovation into a strategic advantage for industry and society. For the Materials & Chemistry unit (approx. 300 employees), we are looking for a Unit Director who will further shape the unit's strategic growth and impact. The unit operates at the intersection of circularity and sustainable industry, with research and innovation around critical and strategic raw materials, low-CO2 construction materials, plastics recycling and bio‐economy, Power2Molecules, CCUS, and process efficiency. Your Role and Responsibilities Strategy, Vision and External Positioning You develop a long-term vision and strategy for the Materials & Chemistry unit as a lever for a competitive, circular and climate‐neutral ind...