Temporary contract | 24 months | Hautcharage

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us.

How will you contribute?

• Developing thermoplastic elastomer compounds with excellent processability for additive manufacturing
• Compounding thermoplastic composites and blends in internal mixers and twin-screw extruders
• Performing material extrusion additive manufacturing trials of thermoplastic elastomers
• Evaluating the thermal characteristics of thermoplastics by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry
• Studying polymer crystallinity results from X-ray scattering techniques and morphology studies using microscopy
• Performing rheological tests and evaluating the results of thermoplastic materials
• Evaluating the dimensional accuracy and mechanical performance of 3d printed specimens
• Evaluating the shape memory effect of the developed thermoplastic compounds
• Preparing project deliverables and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Participating in project meetings and international conferences

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

• Ph D degree in Polymer Engineering and Science, Materials Engineering and Science, Mechanical Engineering or related fields

• Proven professional experience in additive manufacturing of polymer-based materials
• Good knowledge of rheology and thermo-mechanical characterisation of polymers
• Good knowledge of compounding of thermoplastic composites and blends
• Knowledge of 4D printing concepts and techniques
• Excellent team player and good communication skills

• Good level of both written and spoken English (C1)

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 m2, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• A multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional goals
• A gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

• Supervisor at LIST: Dr. Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez (joamin.gonzalez-gutierrez@list.lu)
• Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Hautcharage, Luxembourg