Researcher in the field of Materials Science and Engineering

Job Summary

We are hiring a Researcher in the field of Materials Science and Engineering to work for several applied research and development projects with financing. Project tasks are to be specified according to the applicant’s profile. The employment is full time. The researcher is employed to contribute in the field of sustainable processing and use of materials, especially plastics. The position is best suited for a motivated researcher in early stages of career willing to develop sustainable material technologies. We offer hands-on and modeling laboratory environments for your ideas, and an enthusiastic support team.

Requirements

• University Degree in the field of materials related to chemistry / engineering / science / sustainability (Masters level)
• Genuine interest for a researcher career at Arcada UAS and for doctoral studies at our partner Universities
• Fluency in English (research publications and project reporting)
• Willingness to write project applications for continued research funding

So we value

• Practical experience in thermoplastic materials, their processing methods and material characterization
• Practical experience in experimental research work and writing reports / articles
• Ability to work full time at Arcada, and to participate in supervision of Bachelor of Engineering thesis works
• Independent thinker with team spirit
• Prior knowledge on plastics recycling / sustainability research / circular economy
  Skills in Swedish