Polymer Chemist (f/m/d)

aevoloop; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-scaling deep-tech startup is seeking a Polymer Chemist to develop innovative polymerisation strategies for next-generation, sustainable plastics. You will lead R&D plans and scale synthesis methods while ensuring recyclability of polymers. The ideal candidate has a PhD in polymer chemistry and hands-on experience with polycondensation processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive sustainability in the plastics industry, collaborate in a dynamic startup environment, and enjoy personal growth and well-being perks.

Leistungen

Hansefit membership

Fresh fruit

Qualifikationen

• PhD in polymer chemistry or related field required.
• Experience with biodegradable and/or circular polymers is advantageous.
• Knowledge of polymer synthesizing and recycling methods.

Aufgaben

• Develop polymerisation strategies for novel polyester-based plastics.
• Design and optimize synthesis routes for large scale production.
• Lead analytical workstreams to define polymer formulations.

Kenntnisse

Advanced expertise in polymer chemistry

Hands-on experience in polycondensation

Familiarity with analytical and characterisation methods

Excellent communication skills in English

Hands-on mindset

Ausbildung

PhD in polymer chemistry, chemistry, or a related field

Tools

DSC

TGA

NMR

SEC

rheology

mechanical testing

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

Join aevoloop, one of Europe’s fast-scaling deep-tech startups, and help build pioneering next-generation plastics.

• Develop polymerisation strategies and a structured R&D plan to prepare the polymer formulations for aevoloop’s novel, polyester-based plastics. Target circular plastic products for a wide range of applications, including extrusion, injection moulding and film blowing to prepare semi-finished product prototypes for 3D printing filaments, fibers or packaging.

• Design and optimize synthesis routes and scale-up to the 100+ kilogram range.

• Check the principal recyclability of the polymers by developing depolymerisation procedures to lay the groundwork for selective recycling back to the monomers.

• Lead and interpret analytical workstreams (DSC, TGA, NMR, SEC, rheology, MFI, viscosity, TAN, mechanical testing, weathering/hydrolytic stability) to define the ideal polymer formulation and achieve the desired mechanical and processing properties.

• Work closely together with process engineers to translate R&D findings into robust, scalable processes.

• Prepare technical reports and contribute for patent applications.

Your profile

• Advanced expertise in polymer chemistry, particularly polyester and polyamide that you built within a PhD in polymer chemistry, chemistry, or a related field. Industrial experience in this field is advantageous.

• You have hands‑on experience in polycondensation (polyesters, polyamides) or polyurethane chemistry. Experience with biodegradable and/or circular polymers is advantageous.

• You have deep familiarity with analytical and characterisation methods for polymers: DSC, TGA, NMR, SEC, rheology, mechanical testing (tensile testing, impact strength, HDT), TAN and weathering/hydrolytic stability assessments.

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); German language skills are advantageous.

• You bring a hands‑on mindset, structure your work efficiently, and collaborate seamlessly across disciplines – even under the dynamics of a fast‑paced start‑up environment.

Why us?

• Real Impact: Help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
• Startup Mindset: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions and early responsibility as we scale.
• Team Culture: Join a team of curious minds that challenge each other, collaborate openly and celebrate progress together.
• Growth & Learning: Steep learning curves, regular feedback and room to grow with the company.
• Well‑being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well‑being.

About us

We are aevoloop - a fast‑scaling deep‑tech startup pioneering next‑generation plastics for a circular economy. We re‑engineer polymers from the ground up to combine high performance with true circularity and biodegradability - turning plastic waste into valuable new materials.
Guided by our values Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive, we unite science with entrepreneurial execution to drive sustainable material innovation at scale.

You want to find out more?

• Breaking Lab Video on YouTube (German) | Deutsches Start‑Up denkt Plastik molekular neu

• Press release | aevoloop has secured €8.25 million

• Article from MDR (News media) (German) | Plastik neu denken: Aevoloop entwickelt nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Leipzig

• Video on YouTube (German) | Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende (2024) mit Manuel Häußler

• SPRIN‑D Podcast (German) | Interview with our Co‑Founder Manuel Häußler

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Contact

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