Are you passionate about materials science and eager to develop innovative, eco-friendly materials for real-world applications? Join a dynamic research team focused on advanced porous materials for insulation, sorption, and energy-related uses. You will play a key role in shaping and executing an innovation project, with the opportunity to develop your own ideas and bridge the gap between academic research and industry R&D.

• Coordinate project activities and work closely with industrial partners
• Supervise intern students involved in the project
• Design and carry out aerogel synthesis strategies and parameter studies
• Investigate how sol density, precursor, and substrate choices affect aerogel and composite properties
• Characterize aerogels and aerogel composites
• Compile, analyze, and interpret experimental data
• Contribute to patent applications with team support
• Dedicate up to 20% of your time to related scientific research and help publish results

• High curiosity, independence, and motivation
• Doctoral or master's degree in materials engineering, sol-gel chemistry, or a similar field
• Hands-on experience in synthesizing (silica) aerogels or aerogel composites, either in academia or industry
• Experience in scaling up aerogel synthesis is a plus, but not required
• Industry experience is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with adhesives selection and bonding optimization is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of porous materials characterization techniques is a plus, but not required (e.g., nitrogen sorption, SEM, TEM, TGA, FTIR, NMR, thermal conductivity measurements)
• Excellent written and spoken English skills