Researcher Optical Sensors & Materials Chemistry

The Member Company; Arnhem; Sur place; EUR 37 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Member Company is seeking a Researcher to join an international R&D team for a 6-month temporary assignment, covering sabbatical leave. The role focuses on developing and evaluating fluorescence-based sensing technologies in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will design and execute experiments, work with chemistry, materials science, and sensor experts, and contribute to scientific reporting while coordinating with MSc/PhD students and collaborators.

Responsabilités

• 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 dye immobilization, surface functionalization, polymer chemistry, and hydrogel materials.
• Characterize materials and evaluate sensor performance using analytical and spectroscopic techniques.
• Collaborate with chemistry, materials science, and sensor technology experts, and with external partners.
• Contribute to project planning, technical discussions, and scientific reporting.
• Support and coordinate research activities involving MSc and PhD students and external collaborators.

Description du poste

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.