If you are first and foremost a great, ethical person, but also a highly self-motivated advanced materials researcher looking for start-up excitement and keen to ensure your R&D&I turns into commercial propositions in the hands of businesses and consumers, and you hold a d octorate or pre-doctorate in chemistry , you may be interested in working with us at Pack2Earth, so read on. Role Advanced materials researcher About us Pack2Earth, S.L. is a Barcelona-based impact start-up specialized in developing and commercializing home compostable materials made from plants and minerals to substitute fossil-based plastic. Our materials can be used for packaging and other uses. Including the vacancy for which we're recruiting, we are an 8-person team. Our structure is as flat as possible; favouring teamwork and cooperation. You would be working mostly from a laboratory in Barcelona and sometimes from home, on a flexible schedule. English and Spanish are our main company languages. Please note that this role would suit a researcher who enjoys developing cutting edge technical solutions to commercial needs. It is not research for research's sake, but research to meet clear commercial, and environmental & health goals. Experience required · Proven experience in new materials research, with a doctorate or pre-doctorate education. · Strong background in researching and developing biodegradable and/or compostable compounds, including from compostable and renewable sources such as biopolymers (e.g. cellulose, starches, resins, plasma and waxes). · Strong background in researching and developing biodegradable and/or compostable materials. · Strong background in packaging development/research. · Experience with food-grade packaging. · Knowledge of the different technologies for transforming different plastic materials, such as injection, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming. · Experience in operating laboratory equipment for plastic materials, e.g. chemical composition (TGA, DSC, FTIR), mechanical and rheological tests, amongst others. · Experience in industrialising the solutions developed through R&D&i is desirable. Personal profile required Truly believes that a solution needs to be found to plastic pollution & health impacts. Understands and likes the excitement and risk/reward aspects of working in a start-up. Highly self-motivated, organised and cooperative. · Excellent written skills, in order to effectively document progress and findings. · Excellent English language skills (both written and spoken). Preferably also excellent Spanish language skills. Qualifications required Doctorate or pre-doctorate in chemistry or similar Remuneration Good work-life balance in a friendly environment. Salary of circa €40,000 gross per annum , depending on the candidate's experience and fit. We are a start-up, so we are not able to offer the highest salaries, but we will complement the salary with phantom shares for the right candidate, which could generate windfall earnings in a liquidative event.