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Job description

You are an enthusiastic and precise multitasker who provides experimental support to our projects in mechanical recycling of plastics. This includes polymer processing (extrusion, injection moulding, film blowing, bottle blowing,..), characterization (tensile testing, DSC/TGA/FTIR, SEM microscopy,…), as well as compiling reports on your work and presenting these to external partners. Over time, you should also give training to newcomers.

In doing experiments, you do not just perform routine tasks but are eager to understand the underlying scientific principles, so that you can analyze the results and improve the procedures used. You must be able to work in a precise manner, guaranteeing the quality of our scientific work.

The work is often part of collaborations with other universities or companies ranging from SMEs to multinationals. Our research group is very diverse and English is the daily language used between researchers.

We will provide you with the necessary training on all equipment and continue to support and help you when you have questions afterwards.

You report directly to one of the academic staff, who will help manage your workload.

Requirements

• You hold a BSc in one of these fields: Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. A specialization in polymers is a definite advantage but not a hard requirement.
• Experience with polymer processing or analytical equipment is a bonus but not required.
• Dedicated to sustainability. Contributing to the circularity of plastics is part of your personal ambition.
• You are a good communicator, at least in English (B2 level). Knowledge of Dutch is a bonus, but not a strict requirement. You are willing to work in an international interdisciplinary team with cutting-edge equipment and a leading academic position in the field of plastics recycling.

Conditions of employment

• We offer a rewarding career at a young university in the heart of Europe, with a distinct global perspective and a strong focus on innovative research and education;
• You’ll work in an international interdisciplinary team with cutting-edge equipment and a leading academic position in the field of plastics recycling;
• We offer a full-time employment contract for a period of 1 year, after which a positive evaluation can lead to a permanent contract.
• Remuneration will be according to standard salary level for Research Assistants, salary scale 6 in accordance with the CAO-NU depending on skill and experience (min €2618 and max €3298 based on a full-time appointment of 38 hours per week). Each year the standard salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of the yearly gross income.
• We offer an attractive package of fringe benefits such as reduction on collective health insurance, substantial leave arrangements, optional model for designing a personalized benefits package and application for attractive fiscal arrangements for employees from abroad.

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the Collective Bargaining Agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information,Click here

Employer

Maastricht University

Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

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Department

Faculty of Science and Engineering

The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) is home to several outstanding departments and institutions covering education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as well as the liberal arts and sciences.

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Department of Circular Chemical Engineering; Circular Plastics research group

The Circular Plastics research group is part of the newly created Department of Circular Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maastricht University. Our research group is uniquely situated in the heart of the Dutch chemical industry at the Brightlands Chemelot campus, 20 km north of Maastricht. Our strong links with industry give excellent opportunity to build collaborations and partnerships, giving good prospects for a future career in industry. Our group has a strong expertise in plastics recycling, polymer processing, characterization and multi-scale structure-property-processing relationships in plastics. The chair is widely recognized as a European leader in plastics recycling research.

To learn more about our department, please visit our website:https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/research/circular-chemical-engineering

Additional information

More information on this vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. Rudinei Fiorio, via r.fiorio@maastrichtuniversity.nl

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