Researcher

Cambridge Smart Plastics Ltd (CSP) is excited to be advertising one full-time position as Researcher in our dynamic start-up. This is a unique opportunity to join the team as one of its first employees and start the journey with the founders. Learn more about us on our website: www.smart-plasics.co.uk

We are looking for an experienced scientist with a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering (or similar work experience). Practical experience in polymer synthesis and polymer processing is required. Knowledge or experience in fields like vibration and acoustic damping is a plus.

We are looking for somebody to help develop functional ‘smart plastics’ and their applications. We are looking for support in two areas: 1) you will assist or lead the development of vibration damping elastomers, and 2) you will assist or lead the development of vitrimer polymers. This work will be done at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, in close collaboration with our CTO and academic partners.

Applications and interviews to be completed through January and February as we are looking for the ideal candidate to start after March 2025. The post will be a fixed term appointment for 12 months in the first instance, with an extension depending on funding available. The salary for this post is £32,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience. Discretionary bonuses are also considered for top performance.

CSP values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. CSP has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live & work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• development of new compounds and processing polymers
• joint development of project and resource planning with the CTO
• preparation of reports and presentation
• communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature

Person Profile

Education & qualifications

• A good first degree (2.1 or equivalent)
• PhD in Chemistry, Materials science, or Engineering

Specialist knowledge & skills

• Ability to pursue research tasks through to completion
• Strong background in polymer processing

Interpersonal & communication skills

• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Team-working skills

To enquire about the post, please contact CSP CEO: Andrew Terentjev andrew@smart-plastics.co.uk via the 'Apply' button.

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