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Job Description

About This Vacancy Are you passionate about developing innovative sensing technologies and working at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and applied research? We are looking for a Researcher to join an international R&D team for a 6-month temporary assignment, providing cover during a sabbatical leave. In this role, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of next-generation optical sensing technologies, with a particular focus on fluorescence-based sensor applications. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to explore novel materials, chemistries, and sensor concepts in a dynamic research environment. Your Responsibilities Develop and optimize materials and chemistries for fluorescence-based sensing applications. Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments, documenting findings and translating results into actionable insights. Investigate innovative approaches in areas such as dye immobilization, surface functionalization, polymer chemistry, and hydrogel materials. Characterize materials and evaluate sensor performance using a variety of analytical and spectroscopic techniques. Collaborate closely with specialists in chemistry, materials science, and sensor technology, as well as external research partners. Contribute to project planning, technical discussions, and scientific reporting. Support and coordinate research activities involving MSc and PhD students and external collaborators. What We Expect From You MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Strong foundation in chemistry, including knowledge of organic and inorganic materials. Hands-on laboratory experience and enthusiasm for experimental research. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. A practical, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to research and development. What You Can Expect From Us TMC is an international high-tech consultancy company that brings expertise to its clients in order to support them with the realization of their technological challenges. As such, TMC is operating as an expert center at the disposition of its clients and we help them to be more competitive in an ever more global and faster-changing technological world. At TMC we believe that people are the driving force behind technological innovation. That is why we want to create the best possible conditions for tech talents to thrive in. We offer you a challenging and stimulating work environment in which you can be the director of your own career. As an Employeneur you are part of our TMC family. Next to our outstanding technical expertise, fun and engagement are meaningful parts of our culture.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and optimize materials and chemistries for fluorescence-based sensors, designing and analyzing experiments and evaluating materials and sensor performance with analytical and spectroscopic techniques. Collaborate with internal experts, students, and external research partners, and contribute to project planning, technical discussions, and scientific reporting.

Requirements

An MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is required, along with a strong foundation in chemistry and knowledge of organic and inorganic materials. Candidates should have hands-on laboratory experience, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a practical, proactive, solution-oriented approach.