CareerPlan

Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeitende/r (m/w/d)

Kaiserslautern, RHEINLAND_PFALZFull-time2026-09-22 → 2026-11-11

Core

Researching and developing ultrasound-based methods to reshape, repair, and potentially recycle vitrimer-based fiber-reinforced plastic composites (FKV).

Role type

Research scientist (materials science/polymer chemistry).

Builds

Experimental methods and fundamental understanding of vitrimer-FKV interaction under ultrasound.

Domain

Materials science / Polymer chemistry / Composite materials.

Required skills

Polymer matrix materials knowledge, Composite materials knowledge, Experimental characterization methods, Ultrasound application understanding, Scientific writing and presentation

Preferred skills

Vitrimer experience, Polymer composite experience

Technologies

Ultrasound equipment, Polymer testing facilities

Responsibilities

Identify suitable ultrasound-sensitive vitrimers, Develop experimental methods to characterize vitrimer flowability under ultrasound, Analyze interaction between ultrasound, vitrimers, fibers, and interfaces, Collaborate with experts in materials science, chemistry, and physics