M-2519 SENIOR R&T SCIENTIST-PREPREG AND TAPE MANUFACTURING

at  Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology LIST

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

The Structural Composites (SC) Unit at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is seeking a Senior Research & Technology Associate with specialized expertise in prepreg manufacturing for polymer-based composite materials. The SC Unit is committed to developing next-generation, high-performance sustainable polymer composites. Aligned with this ambition, a strong emphasis is placed on the development of prepreg materials, their manufacturing, and processing techniques, particularly for applications requiring high mechanical performance and multifunctionality.
In this framework, the position involves significant contributions throughout the entire development chain for semi-finished products, from fibre surface treatment, polymer formulations, impregnation techniques to curing processes, i) developing, through technology upgrade and instrumentation, and ii) optimizing these process steps for the best quality control and material properties. Considered as a plus, the role involves experience in the field of fibre surface treatment techniques (i.e., wet and dry) to customize fibre-matrix adhesion and interface properties.
You will be integral to ongoing R&D efforts and project management, focused on both industrial and academic collaborations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and demonstrate innovative thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg materials, towards improved efficiency and performance.
• Develop and optimise the prepreg manufacturing pilot line, towards novel fibre/matrix combinations, improved efficiency and quality control (i.e. on-line monitoring).
• Develop and/or customize (wet / dry) surface treatments for fiber-based semi-finished products, with the aim of improving fiber/matrix interface performance through advanced surface modification techniques.
• Supervise characterization and testing aspects, relating to polymer processing, surface adhesion, interfacial bonding, and mechanical properties of composites.
• Lead and manage complex, multi-year national and international R&D projects related prepregs and composites processing
• Collaborate with industrial and academic partners to advance technology transfer and commercialization of surface treatment and prepreg innovations.
• Publish in high-impact journals and present findings at international conferences.
• Secure external funding for surface treatment and prepreg-related projects, and build a portfolio of research and industry partnerships.

EDUCATION

Doctorate

• Develop and demonstrate innovative thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg materials, towards improved efficiency and performance.
• Develop and optimise the prepreg manufacturing pilot line, towards novel fibre/matrix combinations, improved efficiency and quality control (i.e. on-line monitoring).
• Develop and/or customize (wet / dry) surface treatments for fiber-based semi-finished products, with the aim of improving fiber/matrix interface performance through advanced surface modification techniques.
• Supervise characterization and testing aspects, relating to polymer processing, surface adhesion, interfacial bonding, and mechanical properties of composites.
• Lead and manage complex, multi-year national and international R&D projects related prepregs and composites processing
• Collaborate with industrial and academic partners to advance technology transfer and commercialization of surface treatment and prepreg innovations.
• Publish in high-impact journals and present findings at international conferences.
• Secure external funding for surface treatment and prepreg-related projects, and build a portfolio of research and industry partnerships