Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (Polymeric Precursors Towards Ceramic and Porous Ceramics)
Core
Develop precursor formulations and conversion processes to create solid films and porous ceramic materials for various applications.
Role type
Senior Research Fellow (Polymeric Precursors)
Builds
Porous ceramic materials and ceramic composites
Domain
Materials Science / Polymer Science / Ceramic Engineering
Required skills
Precursor formulation, Lab-scale and pilot-scale experiment execution, Sample characterization (DSC, FTIR, DMA, rheology, mechanical testing), Technical reporting, IP documentation, Laboratory safety practices
Preferred skills
Scalability and productization experience, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), Green technologies
Technologies
DSC, FTIR, DMA, Rheology, Mechanical testing equipment
Responsibilities
Develop precursor formulations for porous ceramic materials; Conduct R&D on preparation of porous ceramic materials including formulation, execution of experiments, and data analysis; Prepare technical reports, intellectual property documents, safety documents, and academic publications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC