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Postdoctoral Researcher Sustainable Textiles – Textile Analytics

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About the role

Overview

Would you like to contribute to leading research on circular textiles within the cross-border FiberFact project? As a postdoctoral researcher at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, you will work in a multidisciplinary Dutch-German consortium developing robust analytical methods to determine the recycled content of textile fibers. Your work will support the critical transition toward a circular textile industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate analytical methods to determine the presence and quantity of recycled cotton in textiles

  • Conduct advanced analytical techniques including degree of polymerization analysis using viscometry, SEC, spectroscopy, optical and electron microscopy, and fiber length distribution measurements

  • Collaborate closely with consortium partners, including universities and industrial partners

  • Contribute domain knowledge and analytical input for AI based modeling

  • Develop methodologies for synthetic and regenerated fibers

  • Disseminate research results through scientific publications, presentations, and seminars

  • Contribute to project deliverables, milestones, and reporting

  • Supervise students conducting research subprojects

Requirements

  • PhD (or equivalent) in analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science, or related discipline

  • Experience in laboratory method development and analytical techniques

  • Experience in textile or biopolymer characterization is preferred

  • Expertise or willingness to develop skills in data analysis using statistical methods and AI driven approaches

  • Strong communication, planning, and scientific writing skills

  • Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams

About Saxion

Saxion University of Applied Sciences explores future developments, looks beyond boundaries and disciplines, and drives innovation. The Sustainable & Functional Textiles research group conducts applied research impacting the entire textile and clothing value chain, combining creativity and technology to create innovative solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on socially relevant and innovative research

  • Dynamic, multidisciplinary work environment

  • Chance to contribute to sustainable textile industry transformation

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Connection with bachelor's and master's textile technology programs

  • Collaborative research with industrial partners

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