Junior Researcher in Formulation Discovery

Job title:

Junior Researcher in Formulation Discovery

Company

Agfa

Job description

You will be part of the Formulations and Dispersions Discovery group, who has a focus on developing new dispersions and emulsions for a wide range of applications like inks, membranes, functional coatings etc. The team is a flexible team that delivers research service to the different business units of Agfa.For this department we are looking for a (m/f/x)Junior Researcher in Formulation DiscoveryJob summaryAs Junior researcher you are responsible for managing multiple research projects as well as problem solving of critical cases.

• You will formulate dispersions or emulsions based on knowledge gathered from literature and patent research
• You will organize the lab testing, reporting and knowledge sharing to the different stakeholders
• You will ensure that the safety and health aspects of your experiments are investigated, considered and applied

As Junior researcher you have the following Profile

• You have a master, engineering degree (or equivalent) in chemistry (or a related field), preferably you obtained a PhD in a field of science. Experience with design of experiments and/or statistics is a plus.
• You are curious and eager to learn
• You are a good organizer, accurate and can communicate in a clear way
• You are proactive, motivated and an excellent team player who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment
• You speak fluent Dutch and English or are willing to learn to speak Dutch.
• You are willing to travel occasionally for short periods (+/- 10%).

What we offer

• An opportunity to develop yourself in a wide range of research fields (polymer, analytical, optical and colloid chemistry, statistics, physics, …)
• The possibility to work with enthusiastic colleagues from different research areas as well as networking and collaborations with external research facilities and companies
• A learning management system with the possibility for both internal and external trainings to develop yourself on a personal and professional level
• An attractive renumeration package
• The chance to be part of the sustainability revolution in the formulation industry

Location: Mortsel, BelgiumIf you are a team player who is eager to learn, our experts are ready to let you grow in the complex world of colloid chemistry! We offer a unique and challenging R&D environment where innovation is key.

Expected salary

Location

Mortsel, Antwerpen

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:52:27 GMT

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