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Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity available to a motivated and self-directed scientist who has experience working with protein textile fiber to lead our R&D efforts in polymer science and fiber development. The candidate will work in a highly interdisciplinary, fast-paced environment, and design, execute, and oversee experiments in areas of polymer physics and chemical engineering with a focus on material development, characterization, and fiber processing. Requirements: Ph.D. in Polymer Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or M.S. in these fields with 2-5 years of relevant industry experience; Experience with chemical characterization techniques including FTIR, DSC, TGA, and other spectroscopies, as well as tensile mechanical testing and characterization; Design, execute and oversee experimental plans to meet specific research milestones; Desire to learn and work collaboratively across different scientific disciplines to develop Mi Terro protein fibers, including molecular biology, polymer chemistry, and textile engineering; Basic knowledge of molecular biology and synthetic chemistry and/or industry experience in polymer extrusion is highly desirable; A passion to see a better future for our planet; Ability to work well in a fast-paced start-up environment and balance multiple projects; Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America. Responsibilities: Establishment of molecular level structure-function relationships between cross-linking sites density and mechanical properties of biocomposite fibers for textile applications, specifically as it applies to yarns and fabrics; Development and characterization of biopolymer fibers, including extrusion and green chemistry processes, mechanical and textile properties; Execution of research directions that serve the programmatic needs and provide deliverables for Mi Terro’s research and development milestones.