Researcher for the Sustainable High-Performance Polyurethane (PU) Line

CIDETEC Surface Engineering is seeking to recruit a person to join its Polymer and Composite Unit, to develop and formulate thermoset polymer materials based on polyurethane and epoxy chemistries, addressing major challenges to respond to industrial demands and the European programmes while maintaining the focus on sustainability.

If you want to be part of this revolution, we are waiting for you!

CIDETEC is an international leader in research and innovation related to surface engineering in the fields of Coatings and Surface Treatments, Polymers and Composites, and Nanosurfaces. We specialise in the treatment of surfaces and materials with state-of-the-art technologies. The researcher will work in activities related to the development of training and industrial R&D projects, in close contact with the most prominent companies in sectors such as aeronautics, automotive and energy.

Your contribution

You will join a cutting-edge research centre, focused on sustainability and the circular economy, which has spent years understanding and revolutionising the surfaces of things, from those we touch every day in our homes or our vehicles, to the most demanding materials for sectors such as aeronautics and energy.

You will work on training and/or company transfer projects, carrying out your work in such a way that you are able to pursue several lines of research simultaneously, optimising resources and maximising results.

Your work will focus on the following activities:

• Leading a new research line for developing sustainable, self-repairing dynamic chemistry-based PUs.
• Analysing the state of the art in this area and proposing new development ideas for sustainable PUs.
• Designing new formulations and carrying out all the experimental work for formulating, applying and characterising PU materials.
• Analysis of results, drafting reports and preparing presentations.
• Preparation of proposals for applying for R&D funding in regional, national and European calls.
• Writing scientific papers.

What we offer you

• At CIDETEC you will be able to develop your career alongside a team of top-level professionals, in a young yet committed environment, dedicated to innovation and seeking to provide practical solutions that result in a more sustainable world.
• Professional development opportunities that allow you to build a solid career, working on projects that transform both industry and society.
• Work with teams at the very highest level in local, national and European settings.
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Continuous training
• Privileged setting in a safe and friendly environment
• Variable remuneration package for all employees