Junior Research Scientist: Sustainable SAP Polymers

A&B Smart Materials; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive health insurance

28 days paid holiday annually

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A sustainable materials company in Oxford is seeking a Junior Research Scientist to develop biodegradable superabsorbent polymers. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry and has a passion for sustainable material innovation. Responsibilities include hands-on experimental work and collaboration with the R&D team. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and the chance to impact a rapidly growing market.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ postdoctoral or industrial experience.
• Strong wet lab experience with polymer synthesis.
• Experience with hydrogels or crosslinked materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on experimental work in polymer synthesis.
• Design experiments and analyse data to optimise SAP performance.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to iterate material formulations.

Skills

Polymer chemistry knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Collaboration abilities

Education

PhD in Polymer Chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

A sustainable materials company in Oxford is seeking a Junior Research Scientist to develop biodegradable superabsorbent polymers. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry and has a passion for sustainable material innovation. Responsibilities include hands-on experimental work and collaboration with the R&D team. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and the chance to impact a rapidly growing market.