Job Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e) - Post-Doctoral Researcher

'Original non-solvent polycondensation technology development for bio-based polyester, polyurethane and polyamide synthesis'  

Project description

The vacant Post-Doc position exists within the framework of a collaboration between the TU/e and Nitto Europe (part of Nitto Denko), a manufacturer of products such as double-coated adhesive tapes, sealing materials, medical tapes and polarizing films (for LCD applications). Nitto Denko is an important supplier to worldwide markets such as automotive, consumer electronics, paper & printing, building & construction and the medical industry.   

The aim of this Post-Doc project is to develop novel polyesters, poly(ester amide)s and polyurethanes from various renewable monomers, prepared through, a.o., enzymatic polymerization. These polymers should have well-defined molecular structures and functionalities suitable for adhesive applications. The materials will be subjected to detailed molecular, thermal, mechanical and morphological characterization. Subsequently, these polymeric architectures will be evaluated as components for, e.g., (water-borne) adhesive systems, in collaboration with specialists at Nitto Europe (located in Genk, Be). Accordingly, the Post-Doc working on this topic will spend a significant part of his/her time at the Nitto site in Genk.

Requirements

We invite applications from highly qualified candidates (PhD or equivalent degree) with extensive knowledge of organic and polymer chemistry (preferably step-growth polymerization); experience in characterization of material properties would be of advantage.Good communicative skills in English, both orally and in writing are required.

Appointment and salary
We offer:

A challenging job at a dynamic and ambitious University

The appointment is for 16 months.

The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement of the Dutch Universities (CAO NU) and amounts initially to at least € 2861 per month (scale 10.4) depending on prior experience.

An attractive package of fringe benefits (including excellent work facilities, end of the year allowance and sport facilities)

 

Information

More information about this vacancy can be obtained with Dr. Bart Noordover,  Eindhoven University of Technology,The Netherlands (Phone: +31 40 2472407, E-mail: b.a.j.noordover@tue.nl ).

Application

The application should consist of the following parts:

a brief letter explaining/motivating your interest in the position;

a detailed Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications (if appropriate);

any other relevant information.

 

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