Research Scientist, Circular Polymer Materials

A*STAR Research; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research & Engineering invites applications for a Scientist, Composite Materials. The role emphasizes research on next-generation circular plastic materials via reconfigurable covalent linkages, with hands-on monomer design, polymer synthesis, network formation, and recycling studies.

Collaboration with modelling/data teams and industry partners is expected. The candidate will contribute to high-impact publications, patents, and technology disclosures, while

Formación

• PhD in a closely related field required.
• Strong experimental background in polymer synthesis and recyclable materials.
• Experience with dynamic covalent chemistry and thermoset networks.
• Peer-reviewed publications or patents in polymer chemistry or advanced materials.

Responsabilidades

• Design and synthesize monomers, dynamic crosslinkers, and polymer networks with reconfigurable covalent linkages.
• Develop recyclable, reprocessable thermoset and polyurethane systems.
• Establish structure-property relationships through systematic formulation and testing.
• Characterise polymers (thermal, mechanical, rheological, spectroscopic) and recycling processes.
• Support validation with industrial partners and disseminate results.

Conocimientos

Polymer synthesis

Dynamic covalent chemistry

Thermoset networks

Recyclable polymers

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Scientific communication

Educación

PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, or related field

Herramientas

NMR

FTIR

GPC/SEC

DSC

TGA

DMA

Rheology

Tensile testing

Adhesive testing

Composite testing

Descripción del empleo

A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research & Engineering invites applications for a Scientist, Composite Materials. The role emphasizes research on next-generation circular plastic materials via reconfigurable covalent linkages, with hands-on monomer design, polymer synthesis, network formation, and recycling studies.

Collaboration with modelling/data teams and industry partners is expected. The candidate will contribute to high-impact publications, patents, and technology disclosures, while