Chemist or similar (m/w/d) for catalysis & reaction optimization of our recycling technology

What we can offer

• Becoming core part of a sustainability scale-up to establish circular value chains for technical polymers
• Real impact - develop the process that will divert thousands of tonnes of technical plastics from incineration
• Hands-on - run experiments across multiple scales, from 10 mL batch to multi-liter automated reactors
• Fast track to ownership: direct responsibility for impactful topics Further terms and conditions : Our team is currently located in Aachen

Your role

You will be working full-time on a crucial work stream for our technology:

• Optimizing catalysis and reaction performance, improving our depolymerization process.
• Develop and optimize heterogeneous catalyst systems for depolymerization
• Studies across multiple orders of magnitude: from 10 mL lab scale up to multi-liter reactors (scale-up)
• Catalyst characterization with state-of-the-art methods (XRD, BET, TPR, SEM/EDX and others)
• Systematically optimize reaction conditions and reactor parameters to maximize monomer yield and selectivity for pure and mixed waste streams
• Analytical characterization of reaction mixtures and products via GC, HPLC, NMR, GPC and further techniques
• Develop reaction networks for complex input streams
• Screen the literature and patent landscape in chemical plastics recycling and catalysis

What we are looking for

Must-haves:

• Completed M.Sc or PhD in Technical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or a comparable field
• Solid hands-on lab experience in heterogeneous catalysis, polymer chemistry and/or (chemical) recycling
• Excellent English skills in speaking and writing (team language)
• Independent, structured working style with exceptional personal initiative

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with scale-up and reactor design
• Interest in a long-term engagement to support us on our scale-up pathway German language skills

Even if you don't match all of the requirements above, we are curious to hear why you believe you are a great fit for this role.