Polymer chemist (80 - 100 %)

Key information

  • Publication date:04 July 2025
  • Workload:80 – 100%
  • Place of work:Biel
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Job summary

Join our innovative team at the School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering. Explore exciting opportunities for sustainable development.

Tasks

  • Plan and execute various syntheses, including target compounds.
  • Develop and optimize synthesis methods in applied research projects.
  • Create formulations of bio-based polymer systems for sustainable materials.

Skills

  • PhD in chemistry with experience in organic and polymer chemistry.
  • Strong knowledge of instrument-based analytics (HPLC, GPC, etc.).
  • Excellent communication skills in English; German/French is a plus.

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What you'll be doing here

  • Plan and execute various syntheses (including production of target compounds and controlled polymerization)
  • Develop and optimize synthesis methods in applied research projects
  • Develop formulations of bio-based polymer systems for the production of sustainable building materials
  • Cooperate closely with national and international partners
  • Take on responsibility in applied research projects and service contracts as you gain experience

What you'll bring with you

  • PhD in chemistry, experience in organic and polymer chemistry
  • Good knowledge in instrument-based analytics (HPLC, GPC, GC, NMR, DSC and FT-IR)
  • A strong interest in application-oriented research, demonstrated through initiative, commitment to quality, and a customer-oriented approach
  • Communicative personality and team player with quick comprehension, great enthusiasm, and good analytical skills
  • Very good communication skills in English. German and/or French would be appreciated

To start with, here are some of our strong points

  • Plenty of contact with eager young people from all over the world who are set on achieving things.
  • Curiosity is what we want, oodles of it. Plus, lots of independence and autonomy.
  • Working with smart people of different professional backgrounds who want, like you, to do things and make a difference.

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application procedure

Tanja Rimann
HR Consultant
P +41 31 848 33 36

School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering

In the School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering we plan and design tomorrow's built environment. Together with partners from business and society, we develop inspiring solutions for sustainable living environments and infrastructure, and we learn from nature about wood as a construction material.

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Chemical / Pharma / Biotechnology, Chemical R+D / Analysis / Production

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