Student worker (f/m/x)

in the field of “Design of switchable catalysts for dynamic polymer networks”

The Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL) is the leading Austrian center for cooperative research in the field of polymer technology and polymer science. In collaboration with companies in the polymer industry and numerous academic institutions, our around 100 highly-qualified employees jointly work in R&D projects on innovative polymer solutions for a wide range of applications, including the whole rubber composite process chain from the materials design, over processing to material characterization. We currently aim to strengthen our team and offer a

 

Tasks

  • Literature review
  • Synthesis and characterization of thermally latent catalysts
  • Characterization of vitrimeric networks containing thermally latent catalysts
  • Working with measurement devices such as TGA; DSC; FTIR; EGA and rheometer
  • Interpretation of data
  • Preparation of presentations and participation in meetings

Required skills

  • Knowledge in polymer chemistry, material science and polymer engineering 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
  • Possibility to use the results for a Master thesis
  • Gross salary of € 1340, -
  • Earliest start of employment: 01.12.2025
  • We aim to increase the number of women in our organization and would be happy to fill this position with a female researcher
  • We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, identity, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age or similar

Contact

Please send your application (motivation letter, CV) along with copies of your certificates and diplomas to jobs@pccl.at or directly to matthias.kriehuber(at)pccl.at indicating the Job-ID 20250925. If you have further questions please
do not hesitate to contact us. Join our team

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