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BHU- BioNEST
Vacancy - Research Scientist
Bio-based & Adv. Materials
Location: India (BHU CDC Centre + field sites)
Why Join Us?
- Build 0→1 sustainable and advanced material innovations
- Work at the intersection of bio, chemistry, and circular economy.
- High ownership and direct impact with founders.
- Fast-paced, innovation-driven startup environment.
- ESOPs and strong growth potential.
Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to: contact@econexgenbiocycle.com
The Role
We are seeking a Research Scientist – Materials / Biomaterials who can translate innovations into scalable, real-world material solutions.
(lab → prototype → industrial application).
- PhD in:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Science
- Chemical Engineering or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in materials / biomaterials R&D.
- Strong expertise in material synthesis, characterization, and product development.
- Experience in:
- Prototype development.
- Pilot scale-up.
- industrial applications.
- Hands-on, execution-driven mindset focused on real-world deployment.
- Lead R&D from material design → prototype → scale-up.
- Develop and optimize materials for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Design and execute material synthesis, characterization, and testing.
- Build and scale pilot production processes.
- Drive techno-economic analysis and application validation.
- Develop IP (patents, proprietary materials).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, industry partners).
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and sustainability standards (LCA).
- Mentor junior scientists.
- Biomaterials, biopolymers, and biodegradable materials.
- Advanced materials (coatings, composites, functional materials).
- Waste-to-material and circular material systems.
- Sustainable alternatives to conventional materials.