The Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF) creates a materials science basis for technological innovations in the fields of resources, health and information. About 500 employees work in the five scientific institutes, the administration and the technical services of the IPF. New topics and methods are increasingly explored in flexible research structures such as independent junior research groups. The IPF is certified as a family-friendly employer according to the Audit berufundfamilie®. Further information can be found at www.ipfdd.de.

Bezeichnung:

Scientist (Nr: 162-2024)

Additional leading-information:

For the collaboration in the project "Bio-based powder coatings from molecular weight-reduced lignin cleavage products" a in the Institute Polymer Materials in the Department Materials Engineering position as research associate with 40 hours per week is available from 01.12.2024.

The research topic offers the possibility of a PhD thesis.

Job description::

  • Internal and external project coordination
  • Literature + patent evaluation, research
  • Strategies for the evaluation/development of bio-based hardeners, special syntheses for the modification of resins, special chemical-physical characterization of resins and powder coatings (e.g. GPC, NMR, rheology)
  • Evaluation and assessment of the results- Data management
  • Data management
  • publications
  • Report preparation + reporting

Requirements::

  • Chemist, chemical engineer, Physisist, materials scientist. Post-Doc or interest in doctoral studies
  • Profound knowledge in at least one of the following areas: polymer chemistry, polymer science, material characterization and polymer processing/ ~processing desired
  • Highly committed, team-oriented, creative personality with interest in scientific work and active scientific exchange in an interdisciplinary team
  • Very good written and oral communication skills in German and English

Soft Skills::

  • High motivation, largely responsible, independent work

Date of entry::

01.12.2024

Time limit::

30.11.2026

closing additional information:

We offer you a varied and interesting challenge in an international working environment and appropriate remuneration. The remuneration and social benefits (including a company pension scheme, job ticket, flexible family-friendly working hours and job-related further training) are based on the qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (EG 13 TV-L).

The advertised position can also be filled on a part-time basis.

Contact:

For further information please
contact: Dr. Gedan-Smolka (0351/4658 448)

The IPF Dresden strives for gender equality and diversity in all fields. Applications by people with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Moreover, as the IPF would like to raise the proportion of women in fields where they are underrepresented, women in particular are invited to apply. The personal data collected by the IPF relating to your application, as well as the evaluation thereof shall be processed exclusively for purposes of the application process on the basis of contractual measures under Art. 6 (1b) GDPR. These data shall not be transferred to third parties. Recipients shall comprise the employees responsible, the Works Council as well as, where applicable, the representative body for disabled employees and the equal opportunities officers of the IPF. Your application details provided to us shall be deleted by us 6 months after the end of the application process, i.e. either after the job advertised has been filled, or after we have decided not to fill the vacancy after all. For questions under data protection law and for exercising your rights, please contact: d atenschutz@ipfdd.de (data protection officer). You have the right to complain to the supervisory authority. Expenses for the interview participation will not be refunds.

The IPF Dresden strives for gender equality and diversity in all fields. Applications by people with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Moreover, as the IPF would like to raise the proportion of women in fields where they are underrepresented, women in particular are invited to apply. The personal data collected by the IPF relating to your application, as well as the evaluation thereof shall be processed exclusively for purposes of the application process on the basis of contractual measures under Art. 6 (1b) GDPR. These data shall not be transferred to third parties. Recipients shall comprise the employees responsible, the Works Council as well as, where applicable, the representative body for disabled employees and the equal opportunities officers of the IPF. Your application details provided to us shall be deleted by us 6 months after the end of the application process, i.e. either after the job advertised has been filled, or after we have decided not to fill the vacancy after all. For questions under data protection law and for exercising your rights, please contact: d atenschutz@ipfdd.de (data protection officer). You have the right to complain to the supervisory authority. Expenses for the interview participation will not be refunds.