Materials Chemist / Scientist - replacing Teflon/PFAS

Dr.Kingsley Iwu; Narvik; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanize AS in Narvik, Norway, is seeking an enthusiastic Materials Chemist/Scientist to join its international R&D team. The main duties include optimisation of functionalised additives and developing coating formulations for improved performance.

The successful candidate will hold an MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science, have experience with functional coatings (sol-gel and polysilazane chemistry), and understand surface state effects in demanding environments. Start date: immediate.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related areas.
• Experience in functional coatings, particularly based on sol-gel and polysilazane chemistry.
• Understanding of materials' surface state and its impact on coating performance in aggressive chemical and thermal environments.
• Experimental and theoretical knowledge of the physical chemistry and solution thermodynamics of macromolecular and colloidal systems, e.g. using light scattering methods.
• Experience in quality assurance of coating formulation additives.

Responsibilities

• Optimisation of functionalised additives and developing coating formulations for improved performance.

Skills

Functional coatings

Sol-gel chemistry

Polysilazane chemistry

Light scattering methods

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related areas

Job description

Nanize AS, based in Narvik, Norway and established in 2019, is developing technologies for replacement of Teflon/PFAS in many application areas. Current commercial efforts are focused on cookware/bakeware, release liners, technical fabrics and membranes and packaging, among others. Nanize has a 400m2 lab in Narvik, with an international team of 6 Master of Science, and 2 PhDs (Chemistry & Materials Science).

Nanize offers a job opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Materials Chemist/Scientist to join its international R&D team. Main duties will include optimisation of functionalised additives and developing of coating formulations for improved performance.

The successful candidate will be a resident of, or nearby Narvik, observant and meticulous and be fluent in English, the company's working language.

**Start date:**Immediate.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related areas.
• Experience in functional coatings, particularly based on sol-gel and polysilazane chemistry.
• Understanding of materials' surface state and its impact on coating performance in aggressive chemical and thermal environments.
• Experimental and theoretical knowledge of the physical chemistry and solution thermodynamics of macromolecular and colloidal systems, e.g. using light scattering methods.
• Experience in quality assurance of coating formulation additives.