Research Scientist - Acrylic Adhesives (m/f/d)
- Location: Hamburg, Norderstedt - tesa Headquarter
- Entry as: Permanent
- Work Area: Research and Development
What you will do
Join our innovative research team and play a key role in advancing adhesive technologies! As a Research Scientist, you will focus on developing cutting-edge solutions for acrylic solvent-free pressure-sensitive adhesives. This is an exciting opportunity to work on radical polymerization of polyacrylates, collaborate with experts across disciplines, and bring new chemical concepts to life. If you are passionate about polymer chemistry and eager to contribute to breakthrough developments, we invite you to be part of our dynamic environment.
- Develop adhesive building blocks, technology modules, processes, and methods for acrylic solvent-free pressure-sensitive adhesives.
- Expand expertise in radical polymerization of polyacrylate pressure-sensitive adhesives.
- Conceive, evaluate, and implement new scientific concepts in collaboration with internal departments, suppliers, and external partners.
- Coordinate and implement new chemical concepts at laboratory and pilot scales.
- Lead independent projects and feasibility studies within interdisciplinary teams.
- Support the protection of research and development outcomes through intellectual property (IP) strategies.
What you will need
- PhD in Chemistry with expertise in organic synthesis or polymer chemistry.
- Initial experience in polymer chemistry, particularly in radical polymerization of acrylates
- Experience with UV-technology in the context of acrylic polymers is highly desirable
- Strong laboratory skills, with the ability to evaluate novel chemical concepts quickly.
- Hands-on, solution-oriented approach with strong technical comprehension.
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
- Independent, team-oriented, and analytical working style.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (German is advantageous, but not a requirement)
Join us and contribute to shaping the future of adhesive technologies!
What you can expect
tesa is one of the world's leading manufacturers of adhesive tape solutions, with a range of more than 7,000 products. With passion for technology, we drive innovation, reliability, and sustainability to shape a better future.
Our solutions make a difference in the work, products, and lives of our customers across a variety of industries, including Automotive, Electronics, and Home applications. With this, we address a broad segment of business customers, but also you as a private consumer.
You might be surprised to discover the many places where our adhesive solutions are at work, from the battery in your electric car, to the display of your mobile phone, and even in the elevator in your building. Wherever you look, you'll find tesa - holding the world together since more than 125 years.