Plastics Chemical Recycling Researcher

VITO Research

Antwerpen

Hybride

EUR 60 000 - 85 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

VITO invites applications for a Researcher in chemical recycling of plastics to join the Sustainable Polymer Technologies (SPOT) team and advance solvent-based recycling routes, turning End-of-Life plastics into new materials.

You will characterize EOL waste streams, develop high-throughput analytical methods, and collaborate with industrial partners to scale lab innovations to pilot scale, while embracing entrepreneurship and initiative to drive proposals and consortia.

Qualifications

Holds a Master’s degree or PhD in chemical engineering, or waste processing.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably with data-driven (high-throughput) analysis or waste characterization.
Enjoys working independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

Source and characterize EOL plastic waste streams, exploring underused market opportunities.
Identify, develop and validate analytical methods including fast, high-throughput for material characterization and data management.
Design innovative (pre)processing technologies and chemical processes to improve fast characterization.
Act as a connector between research and industry: engage with companies to understand challenges, co-develop tailored solutions, and drive adoption of new technologies.
Proactively initiate and write proposals, and develop relevant consortia.
Keep track of developments in the field from literature and IP.
Maintain effective communication within the project team and stakeholders.