Research Scientist Polymer Reaction Engineering (m/f/d)

Key Skills

Effective communication skills, English Proficiency, German Language, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming

Job Description

We are a leading global Research and Development organisation with over 3000 employees working in the field of material and analytical science, chemical synthesis, process development, bioscience, catalysis and digitalization. With our creative and diverse teams as well as our cutting-edge research, we help to make our customers more successful and drive the sustainability transformation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Materials Reaction Engineering team is an integral component of the largest R&D community in the chemical industry and has expertise in model-based development and optimization of polymeric materials and associated production processes. As a research scientist you work in interdisciplinary teams with the following tasks:

• Within the scope of the innovation process, you initiate, handle and manage research and development projects in the field of polymer reaction engineering.
• You develop, parametrize, and validate first-principles models and apply these to accelerate the development, improvement and scale-up of polymeric materials and/or polymerization process.
• To achieve the challenging project goals, you work together with colleagues from product and process development, digitalization, as well as business units in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.
• Contact with operational units, research groups and universities worldwide will complete your network.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in process engineering, chemical engineering or technical chemistry with above-average marks, or several years of comparable professional experience
• practical experience in modeling and simulation of complex chemical processes using Predici, Aspen or similar software
• passion for innovation with in-depth knowledge of polymer reaction engineering and thermodynamics
• coding skills (e.g., Python, Matlab, C) and genuine interest for digitalization and computer science
• a targeted, clear communication style to convey even complex matters in an understandable manner in German as well as in English

BENEFITS

• Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
• An attractive competitive salary that is based on the company's success and your individual performance.
• Flexible work arrangements so that you can balance your working life and private life.
• Childcare facilities at LuKids so that you can combine work and private life.

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Julia Meichsner, Tel.:+49 30 2005-58575