DSM Resolve is a leading analysis centre specialized in problem solving, in particular in the area of polymer materials and chemicals. DSM Resolve's outstanding hundred-strong team of highly qualified and application oriented experts has built up its expertise by working for a broad range of customers. DSM Resolve has an extensive and up-to-date analytical infrastructure. DSM Resolve offers its high-end skills combined with in-depth application knowledge. Being located at DSM's knowledge intensive R&D Campus in Geleen (Netherlands), DSM Resolve has direct access to a wide variety of additional expertises. Characteristics of Resolve are a high result orientation and a focus on partnerships with customers. Within the field of Polymer Analysis, we have a vacant position for:

Scientist Molecular Characterization

The Challenge

At DSM R&D, a long standing and extensive expertise with respect to the determination of the molecular structure of polymers has been built up. The aim in the field of Molecular Characterization has always been a deep understanding of molecular architecture facilitating the revealing of the relations with both polymerization and properties. A broad range of polymers is covered from polyolefins e.g. HDPE, EPDM, PP and UHMWPE, to engineering plastics e.g. PET and PA and biopolymers. 

As expert, working in the Molecular Characterization group of DSM Resolve, you will determine chain dimensions, molar mass distributions; comonomer / short and long chain distributions using viscometry, light scattering, size exclusion chromatography etc., also in hyphenated set ups. Ongoing efforts to design the molecular architecture of polymers much more precise than was possible in the past will necessitate you to apply sophisticated methods and techniques. Naturally, you will combine fractionation capabilities with other analytical techniques DSC, IR, rheology and NMR.

The Ideal

You are an enthusiastic and self-propelling university doctorate, with high scientific skills and motivation. A broad knowledge of Polymers, preferably also with respect to Molecular Characterization of polymers, is essential besides hands-on experience with size exclusion chromatography, light scattering, rheologie and solution viscometry, as shown by publications.

Furthermore, you are a self-propelling professional, responsible and responsive, who considers it a challenge to apply your expertise in an industrial context. You have strong analytical skills. You are both a team player, with a team spirit, and able to work on your own. You have excellent communication skills, and you have empathy for the customers' needs and problems. You like to exploit the excellent training facilities provided by DSM, in- and outside your expertise. You have excellent communication skills and a good command of the English language.

It is a pleasure for you to cooperate with researchers and to be involved in projects aiming at improving the molecular architecture and properties of polymers. Good communication skills in English are necessary.

Only applicants with a permission granted to work in the Netherlands will be considered.

The Reward

We offer a rewarding and challenging job, with lots of opportunities for personal input; plenty of room for discussions with fellow professionals; an open and pleasant atmosphere; in short...never a dull moment. You will work with the research facilities at DSM Resolve (www.dsm.com/le/en_US/resolve_le/html/home_resolve_le.htm).

Terms and conditions of employment as well as fringe benefits are up to market standards. Salary depends on your education and experience and is based on the local Collective Labor Agreement.