Your mission
* Develop and scale up aevoloop's innovative process for upcycling plastic waste streams into the building blocks for our novel polyester-based plastics, targeting a 50 kg process.
* Optimize and operate end-to-end gas-liquid / gas-solid processes, identifying the right reaction conditions for selectively obtaining aevoloop's building blocks.
* Collect process data, extract learnings, visualize findings, and report to the team.
* Benchmark aevoloop's process against state-of-the-art literature data and build a knowledge database on innovative plastic upcycling.
* Drive innovation by contributing your chemical expertise into a team of seasoned chemists, chemical engineers, and technicians.
* Prepare technical reports and contribute for patent applications.
* Develop your own data extraction tools and use these to extract parameter trends and other valuable information from previously conducted experimental data.
Your profile
* Degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field (PhD) with experience in gas-liquid processes. Industrial experience in this field is advantageous.
* A solid understanding of organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, particularly polyolefins, including their applications, formulation, and behaviour.
* Expertise in gasification and partial oxidation processes is advantageous.
* Well-versed in organic redox chemistry, process development. Experience in process simulation, techno-economic analysis, HAZOP analysis, and mass and energy balancing is advantageous.
* 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?
* Pioneers in Next-Gen-Plastics – help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
* Mission & Values – curiosity, transparency and responsibility guide us daily.
* Startup Mentality – flat hierarchies, agile work and regular workshops.
* Fast Growth – steep learning curves, regular growth talks and plenty of room to scale your role with the company.
* Well-being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well-being.
* Team Spirit – interdisciplinary crew that challenges norms, enjoys regular team events and drives real innovation.
* Leipzig Hub – thrive in an emerging tech hotspot.
* Code of Conduct – integrity, fairness and inclusivity are non-negotiable.
About Us
We are aevoloop: A fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering Next-Gen-Plastics. Contrary to common belief, plastics remain indispensable where no alternative exists, from critical medical devices to protective gear. That's why we re-engineer polymers from the ground up, merging the advantages of classic plastics — high-performance and versatile — with a new era of sustainability: turning plastic waste into new materials that are fully circular and biodegradable.
Our mission is clear: Plastics are vital for a liveable future, so we develop next-generation materials that enable a truly circular economy. As we achieve new milestones and drive innovation, we continuously expand our team and expertise — giving you the chance to grow your career alongside our impact.
Our work is guided by five values: Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive. These drive us to unite the rigour of responsible research with playful innovation and to act as a trusted catalyst for sustainable material solutions.
You want to find out more?
* Get our latest news on LinkedIn or our News Blog
* YouTube | Deutscher Studienpreis 2022: Kunststoff-Recycling ohne Rückstände (Manuel Häußler), (German)
* YouTube | Recording: Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende mit Manuel Häußler (German)
* Podcast | Interview with our Founder & CSO Manuel Häußler on the SPRIN-D Podcast (German)
Be part of our journey to close the loop on plastics and drive the circular economy forward