PCCL: Student assistant in the field of „Development of polyurethane-based dynamic covalent networks”

The Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL) is the leading Austrian center for cooper-ative research in the field of polymer technology and polymer science. In collaboration with compa-nies in the polymer industry and numerous academic institutions, our around 120 highly-qualified employees jointly work in R&D projects on innovative polymer solutions for a wide range of applica-tions. By linking scientific knowledge to the industrial need for innovation PCCL contributes to the competitiveness of its industrial partners who cooperate on the basis of medium- and long-term R&D-projects with the PCCL. We currently aim to strengthen our team and offer a

Student assistant
in the field of „Development of polyurethane-based dynamic covalent networks”

Tasks:

• Development of polyurethane-based adhesive formulations
• Homogeneous implementation of catalysts
• Functionalization of isocyanate components
• Spectroscopic characterization and evaluation of curing reaction and network formation
• Thermoanalytical characterization
• Preparation of test specimen for mechanical characterization

Required skills

• Profound knowledge in polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, polymer engineering and science or related disciplines
• Experience in working in a lab environment
• Structured and independent way of working
• Personal initiative, good organizational skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Good communication skills in English; basic skills in German are advantageous

We offer

• Collaboration in a highly-motivated multi-disciplinary team with excellent contacts to industry as well as to national and international research organizations
• A part-time position (20 hours/week) with flexible working hours for 4 months.
• Gross salary of € 978,-
• Earliest start of employment – 01.03.2021
• Possibility to perform a master thesis (20 hours/week with flexible working hours for 4 months)

Please send your application (motivation letter, CV) along with copies of your certificates and diplomas to jobs@pccl.at, indicating the Job-ID 20210224.

You will find further details in the job description.