Your mission
Contribute to aevoloop's material innovation by developing scalable purification processes that transform sustainable chemistry into products.
* Develop a downstreaming concept for dicarboxylic acids on a pilot scale.
* Lead the research team that develops a scalable purification process for innovative, sustainable chemical building blocks used as feedstock for our novel polyester-based plastics.
* Develop a R&D strategy starting from lab scale screening tests and external technology validations at CDMOs to eventually build up an end-to-end purification process in-house.
* Define KPIs such as input and output material specifications together with your R&D colleagues up- and downstream. Use these KPIs to steer your process development.
* Use process simulations and techno-economical analyses to find the best compromise for an economically viable process.
* Use your creativity and expertise in purification of complex mixtures in combination with a safety oriented working style to establish a downstreaming process on a 10 kg batch scale.
Your profile
* Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field, concluded with a PhD in this field.
* You have at least 2 years of industrial experience in process development and process upscaling in the chemical industry.
* You are an expert in purification processes like distillation, crystallization, membrane filtration, extraction, etc.
* Proven track record in leadership, project management andsuccessful implementation of processes/syntheses
* Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); German language skills are advantageous.
* You bring a hands-on mindset, structure your work efficiently, and collaborate seamlessly across disciplines – even under the dynamics of a fast-paced start-up environment.
Why us?
* Real Impact: Help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
* Startup Mindset: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions and early responsibility as we scale.
* Team Culture: Join a team of curious minds that challenge each other, collaborate openly and celebrate progress together.
* Growth & Learning: Steep learning curves, regular feedback and room to grow with the company.
* Well-being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well-being.
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About us
We are aevoloop - a fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering next-generation plastics for a circular economy. We re-engineer polymers from the ground up to combine high performance with true circularity and biodegradability - turning plastic waste into valuable new materials.
Guided by our values Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive, we unite science with entrepreneurial execution to drive sustainable material innovation at scale.
You want to find out more?
* Breaking Lab Video on YouTube (German) | Deutsches Start-Up denkt Plastik molekular neu
* Press release | aevoloop has secured €8.25 million
* Article from MDR (News media) (German) | Plastik neu denken: Aevoloop entwickelt nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Leipzig
* Video on YouTube (German) | Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende mit Manuel Häußler
* SPRIN-D Podcast (German) | Interview with our Co-Founder Manuel Häußler
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