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Ansök senast: 2024-07-01
Researcher in Molecular Catalysis
Catalysis Researcher
Who we are
Syntetica is an early stage chemistry startup specialising in the recycling of synthetic textiles founded by Marco Bertone (CEO, ex-head of growth of Selency) and Louis Monsigny (ex. doctorate Paris Saclay).
Globally, less than 1% of textile waste is recycled to produce new textiles. We are on a mission to change this, and to usher in an era where the clothes already produced are endlessly recycled, starting with polyamide. Our polyamide depolymerisation process is the first of its kind; it offers a sustainable alternative to traditional clothing production methods, significantly reducing waste and emissions by up to 80%.
By repurposing old clothing into new high-quality materials, Syntetica is reshaping the future of fashion while mitigating its environmental impact.
We have filed our first patent, raised from the world-leading accelerator Entrepreneur First, and are currently fundraising for an ambitious seed round. Our next objective is to scale our chemical process to produce recycled polyamide for our customers, which includes two of the largest fashion brands in the world.
Our ultimate goal is to become the first group to recycle all synthetic textiles (polyester, polyamide and elastane) simultaneously making net zero in the industry a reality. Because we already have all the textiles we need, to make all the textiles that we will ever need.
Context
You will be Syntetica's first hire. You will have very important responsibilities from day 1 to innovate and support the scaling of our chemical process. We are looking for an extremely ambitious researcher in chemistry with a strong background in catalysis and expertise in purification processes.
As our Catalysis Researcher, you will lead efforts to improve our chemical process, from the catalytic system to the purification steps, to support the scale up. Your responsibilities will include optimising catalysts and reaction conditions to maximise efficiency and yield, optimising the purification of the resulting products to reach high purity.
You will work side by side with the founders to integrate our technology into existing industry workflows. If you want to make a strong impact on a highly ambitious early-stage start-up with a mission to decarbonise the textile industry, this job is for you.
Key responsibilities
As our first employee in this capacity, you will play a crucial role to transform our groundbreaking technology to an outstanding ready to scale process. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with our team to optimise catalysts, reaction conditions, and purification processes to maximise efficiency and yield.
- Providing expertise in purification of complex compounds and developing innovative solutions.
- Helping the team in its efforts in scaling up the production process while ensuring quality control and cost-effectiveness.
Few things that will be asked from you:
- Active literature survey, keeping up to date with relevant articles and patents in the fields,
- Detailing out the work protocol
- Preparing high quality reports for the team and the company, presentations for the meetings
- Take a proactive approach to ensure all experimental work is safe
What we're looking for :
Education & background :
- A PhD in Chemistry or a related field, with a strong background in catalysis (and optionally in engineering chemistry).
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and adapt to new challenges.
- Demonstrated autonomy and initiative in research projects, with a track record of delivering results in a dynamic environment.
Chemistry skills :
- Proven experience in purification processes, preferably in an industrial setting.
- Expertise in process optimization. Knowledge of catalytic systems, reaction kinetics would be a plus but not required.
Personal qualities :
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrates scientific rigor and meticulous attention to detail
- Shows adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning
- Possesses humility and openness to growth
Starting date: flexible, preferably
Contact person for more (technical) information: Louis Monsigny ().
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