Research Assistant in Polymer Chemistry 944 views

The Institute for Materials and Wood Technology at Bern University of Applied Sciences is inviting applications for a new team member at the research group Wood and Polymer Chemistry. The position Research Assistant Polymer Chemistry will be filled on October 1st 2019.

Tasks and duties:

• Planning and execution of various syntheses (including production of target compounds and controlled polymerization reactions)
• Preparation of material samples for further characterization
• Chemical and physical characterization of the obtained products
• Logging, interpretation and communication of the results

Requirements:

• Applicant must have at minimum a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in chemistry.
• Applicant must have an interest in application-oriented research in which you show initiative, quality-conscious and customer-oriented work
• Good knowledge and relevant research experience in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry is required
• Good knowledge and practice in common purification techniques as well as chemistry characterization techniques (HPLC, GPC/SEC, FT-IR, NMR)
• Some experience in polymer science and adhesives chemistry would be of advantage, especially polymer characterization (TGA, DSC, rheology). Experience in composites and extrusion is also a bonus
• Applicant must possess ability to communicate in English. French and/or German would be appreciated
• Safe laboratory practices are essential

Applications:

• Apply online