Research Scientist - Debonding on Demand Adhesives (m/f/d)
- Location: Hamburg, Norderstedt - tesa Headquarter
- Entry as: Permanent
- Work Area: Research and Development
What you will do
As part of our R&D team, you will focus on developing innovative adhesive tape solutions with debonding-on-demand functionality. This role combines polymer chemistry, material science, and practical application, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable and forward-looking technologies. You will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, helping to shape the next generation of adhesive products.
Your tasks include:
- Develop adhesive building blocks, technology modules, processes, and methods for debonding-on-demand adhesive tapes
- Design experimental plans, carry out hands-on lab work, and evaluate adhesive and tape performance
- Identify and assess new raw materials for potential use in formulations
- Conceive, evaluate, and implement new scientific concepts in close collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners
- Coordinate and scale up new chemical concepts from lab to pilot scale
- Lead independent research projects and feasibility studies within interdisciplinary teams
- Conduct literature research and contribute to the protection of intellectual property (IP)
What you will need
- PhD or Master’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with a focus on organic synthesis or polymer chemistry
- Strong practical laboratory skills and the ability to assess novel chemical ideas effectively
- Experience with polymerization techniques and knowledge of polymer physics is an advantage
- Industry experience is a plus, but not essential
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and organizational abilities
- Independent, analytical, and team-oriented working style
- Full professional proficiency in English; German language skills are a plus
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.