Reference: CeNTI FF02_2025
Department: Functional Fibres
Job status: Full-time
Description:
CeNTI is strengthening the Functional Fibres department.
We are looking for a motivated professional interested in Polymers, particularly in the areas of processing, characterisation, and fibre production through melt-spinning extrusion.
The selected candidate will be challenged to develop new polymer structures and textile fibres for application across different sectors, and partake in different stages of an R&D project, including management, development, testing, and technology transfer to industry, within the framework of projects funded by RPP - Recovery and Resilience Plan and by NextGeneration EU European Funds.
Specific requirements:
- M.Sc. in Polymers, Materials or Textiles Engineering;
- Knowledge/experience in polymers processing;
- Knowledge/experience in melt-spinning process;
- Experience in analytical characterisation techniques: rheological, mechanical, and thermal properties of polymers and fibres;
- Knowledge/experience in yarn drawing and textile treatment processes;
- Knowledge/experience in textiles technologies;
- Good report writing and presentation skills;
- Good communication skills: spoken and written proficiency in English is required.
- Use of the Design of Experiments (DOE) will be valued;
- Experience on R&D national and international projects will be valued;
- Candidates with professional experience will be valued.
Specific skills:
- Excellent presentation, communication, organisational and prioritisation skills;
- Problem-solving and analytical skills will be valued;
- Motivation and learning capacity;
- Proactivity and autonomy are highly valuable;
- Good project management skills;
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and strong interpersonal communication;
- Good adaptability to R&D challenges;
- Experience and laboratory skills;
- Creative, dynamic, strategic, and analytical capability;
- Ability to critically analyse results.
We offer:
- Full-time employment contract;
- Collaborative work environment joining a highly dynamic R&D team;
- Opportunity to develop new skills on-the-job via development of new technologies and participation in innovative projects;
- Opportunity to explore national and international R&D partnerships and collaborate closely with industrial partners.
How to apply:
The application should be sent by e-mail to rh@centi.pt indicating the offer reference CeNTI FF02_2025.
Only applications in Portuguese or English will be accepted.
