Graduate PhD Scientist, Polymer Nanocomposites - Scunthorpe

Top reasons to work for this client:

• Basic salary to £36k per annum.
• + Stock incentive options.
• Environmentally conscious graduate / PhD career opportunity
• Creating revolutionary composite products.
• Well-funded scale up, joining a crucial time in their growth story.
• Brand new role joining a dedicated team of Scientists.
• Monday to Friday 8am- 4pm, Scunthorpe HQ.
• Rewarding blend of R&D, performance optimisation, testing & project management.
• Outstanding opportunity to apply your PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical, materials science or nanomaterials engineering.
• Genuine career progression opportunities as they grow into new markets.

Core responsibilities will typically include:

• Research and development of microplastic free & water dispersible polymers.
• Research and development of dispersion techniques for graphene into polymers.
• Performance optimisation of current biodegradable polymers and adhesives.
• Design and validate new testing protocols for consumer packaging products.
• Documentation and interpretation of experiments.
• Project management, risk assessments and budgeting.
• Maintenance and qualification of laboratory equipment.

Expected Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Educated to PhD standard in a relevant subject, chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical, materials science or nanomaterials engineering.
• Relevant experience.
• Driving licence required due to office location.