Sustainable 3D-Printable Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Composite Adhesives with Dynamic Covalent Bonds (Dy-NIPU-3D)

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU); España; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) in Spain seeks a First Stage Researcher (R1) to develop novel bio-based, 3D-printable, multi-stimuli-responsive non-isocyanate polyurethane adhesives. The research aims to reveal how network architecture, hydrogen-bond density, chain mobility, and nanoparticle-induced local heating govern adhesion and debonding.

The project will contribute to advancing reversible NIPU networks and next-generation circular adhesive technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Environmental Science and Technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel bio-based, 3D-printable, multi-stimuli-responsive non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) adhesives.
• Elucidate how network architecture, hydrogen-bond density, chain mobility, and nanoparticle-induced local heating affect adhesion, failure, and debonding.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Environmental Science and Technology

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) Department Vice-Rectorate for Research Research Field Engineering Chemical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

To develop novel bio-based, 3D-printable, multi-stimuli-responsive non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) adhesives that integrate complementary reversible chemistries with photothermally active nanoparticles. The research will elucidate how network architecture, hydrogen-bond density, chain mobility, and nanoparticle-induced local heating govern adhesion, failure, and controlled debonding. Establishing these structure–rheology–performance relationships will provide fundamental insights into reversible NIPU networks and enable next-generation circular adhesive technologies that combine robust bonding during service with localized, on-demand debonding.

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Environmental Science and Technology.

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