Job DescriptionWe are seeking an accomplished professional to fill the position of Research and Development Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative ideas on sustainable technical polymer chemistry.The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in research through a university degree (master's or equivalent) and a doctoral degree in a related field (e.g., chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, materials science, mechanical engineering with focus on material technology). A competitive track record of scientific publications is expected. Postdoctoral experience is desired, but not required.Your Key Responsibilities:Develop novel and scalable polymer syntheses from renewable and recyclable building blocks in connection with the chemistry, catalysis, and theory of depolymerization.Create integrated catalyst-process-product design of long-term recyclable monomers, polymers, and additives through modularization based on tailor-made chemical building blocks.Collaborate with our team to develop innovative circular plastics with broad application potential.What We Offer:A regular employment contract.A fixed-term position for 4 years with the option to extend by 1 year.A salary based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L), corresponding to a pay grade of EG 14 TV-L.