Researcher Optical Sensors & Materials Chemistry

The Member Company; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Member Company in Arnhem, Netherlands is seeking a Researcher for a 6-month temporary assignment to cover a sabbatical. You will contribute to development and evaluation of next-generation optical sensing technologies, focusing on fluorescence-based sensor applications, collaborating with international multidisciplinary experts.

You will design and run laboratory experiments, analyze data, report results, and support MSc and PhD students and external collaborators as part of a dynamic

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize materials and chemistries for fluorescence-based sensing.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments; document findings.
• Explore dye immobilization, surface functionalization, and polymers.
• Characterize materials and evaluate sensor performance.
• Collaborate with chemistry, materials science, and sensor experts.
• Contribute to project planning, technical discussions and reporting.
• Coordinate activities with MSc/PhD students and external partners.

Job description

About this vacancy

Are you passionate about developing innovative sensing technologies and working at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and applied research? We are looking for a Researcher to join an international R&D team for a 6-month temporary assignment, providing cover during a sabbatical leave. In this role, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of next‑generation optical sensing technologies, with a particular focus on fluorescence‑based sensor applications. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to explore novel materials, chemistries, and sensor concepts in a dynamic research environment.

Your Responsibilities

• - Develop and optimize materials and chemistries for fluorescence-based sensing applications.
• - Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments, documenting findings and translating results into actionable insights.
• - Investigate innovative approaches in areas such as dye immobilization, surface functionalization, polymer chemistry, and hydrogel materials.
• - Characterize materials and evaluate sensor performance using a variety of analytical and spectroscopic techniques.
• - Collaborate closely with specialists in chemistry, materials science, and sensor technology, as well as external research partners.
• - Contribute to project planning, technical discussions, and scientific reporting.
• - Support and coordinate research activities involving MSc and PhD students and external collaborators.