Postdoctoral Researcher, Sustainable Carbon Materials and Composites | Materials scientist (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This postdoctoral research position focuses on developing high-quality, sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based carbon black using plastic waste via novel plasma pyrolysis. The successful candidate will be integral to the MaterialNeutral research initiative, working within an interdisciplinary consortium. Day-to-day responsibilities include advanced characterization of the novel carbon materials, focusing on particle structure and surface chemistry using techniques like SAXS and TGA. The researcher will then process and disperse these materials into polymeric and elastomeric matrices, conducting comprehensive mechanical, rheological, and electrical performance testing of the resulting composites. This role requires an excellent PhD in materials science or a related engineering field, strong experimental skills, and a proven publication record. It offers a 3-year contract in a dynamic, international research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, contributing directly to sustainable materials innovation.