Are you a passionate experimental physicist or physical chemist with a keen interest in material science and biobased materials? Unilever Innovation Centre Wageningen is currently seeking an Early-Stage Researcher (R1) to contribute to the groundbreaking Bio-LUSH Horizon project. This exciting opportunity involves investigating the use of biobased materials for developing functional edible films, coatings, and packaging materials. Read on to discover the details of this innovative position and how you can be a part of shaping the future of sustainable fibers and materials.
Job Overview:
Organization/Company: Unilever Innovation Centre Wageningen
Research Field: Other
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Netherlands
Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2024 – 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Funded through EU Research Framework Programme: H2020
Related to Staff Position within a Research Infrastructure: No
Offer Description: The selected candidate will be part of the Bio-LUSH Horizon project, contributing to the utilization of underexploited biomass feedstocks for sustainable and high-quality fiber extraction. The focus will be on establishing innovative processes for optimal biomass refining and fibrillation to nanoscale, converting sustainable fibers into functional biobased materials, including edible films and packaging.
Requirements:
- Research Field: Other
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Skills/Qualifications: Seeking an outstanding experimental physicist or physical chemist at the MSc level with expertise in material science, soft condensed matter physics, colloids, and mechanical properties of soft materials. Experience in characterization methods, mechanical characterization, and light scattering techniques is highly desirable. Modelling expertise using Phyton and Matlab is an advantage. A self-motivated candidate with excellent communication and organizational skills is preferred.
Specific Requirements:
- Less than 4 years full-time research experience and not have a doctoral degree
- Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.
Languages:
- English (Excellent level – IELTS min. 7 or TOEFL internet-based min. 90 or similar level as determined by other tests)
Benefits:
- 3-year full-time employment contract at Unilever Innovation Centre Wageningen
- Enrolment in a PhD program at the University of Amsterdam (Prof. K.P. Velikov)
- Supervision by recognized experts and access to state-of-the-art research and pilot-scale equipment
- Additional mobility, travel, and career exploratory allowances
- Training in complementary skills via workshops and conferences
Eligibility Criteria:
- Less than 4 years full-time research experience and no doctoral degree
- Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.
Selection Process: To apply, attach a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, academic subjects and grades at the master level, and full contact details of two referees. Equal consideration will be given to female or male applicants. The application deadline is 15 March 2024.
Where to apply
krassimir.velikov@unilever.com
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