Duties:

The appointee will mainly work on the development of polymer aerogel and micro-foaming materials, which can be used as sound absorption and thermal insulation materials et al. He/she will work in a dynamic and efficient team which is responsible for R&D work, including experimental design, laboratory equipment operation, sample preparation, properties characterization, data analysis, performance testing, drafting proposals / meeting slides / reports / SOP / IP documents, in the following areas:

• Relate the structures to functional properties so as to understand origin of the long-standing problems in materials field;
• Collaborating with other research staff on R&D work;
• Collect and analyze experimental data, prepare research publications, and communicate results at professional meetings;
• Characterizations and testing at different process stages and evaluating the material performance;
• Scaling up process for trial production; and
• Performing other duties assigned by supervisor.

Requirement:

• PhD degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Materials or related field. Fresh graduate will also be considered;
• Solid experience in organic reactions, compounds design, synthesis, purification and characterization;
• Extensive knowledge in organic chemistry and materials science;
• Familiar with data acquisition and image simulation software (For example: Gauss, ChemDraw and NMR et al.);
• Work independently and able to communicate in teamwork; and
• Good command of English and Chinese, articulate report writing/presentation skills as well as abilities in literature/patent search.

Salary and Benefit:

We offer 5-day work, attractive remuneration package to the successful candidates. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Medical and dental benefits as well as annual leave will be provided. We also offer an open, collaborative and friendly working environment as well as ample capacity for your professional development. Appointment will be offered on a contract basis, renewable subject to mutual agreement and performance. 

Application Procedure

APPLY NOW. We thank applicants for their interests, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the results of their applications.

(Applicants who do not hear from us within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful and their data will be destroyed within 24 months of receipt.)