Company: POSIDONIA

Location: Durrës, Albania (On-site, Hybrid, or R&D Consultancy)

Role Type: Project-based R&D Lead / Co-Developer / Technical Consultant

Role Summary

POSIDONIA is developing non-toxic, circular thermal and acoustic insulation panels from beach-cast Posidonia oceanica marine fibers.

We are seeking a Chemist or Bio-Materials Formulation Specialist to solve our core technical challenge: engineering an organic, non-toxic binding paste / eco-adhesive system that binds dry Posidonia oceanica fibers into cohesive, dimensionally stable insulation panels upon drying and curing.

Core Technical Challenge & Responsibilities

Natural Binder Formulation & Testing

• Formulate, mix, and test eco-friendly, bio-based pastes and organic binder matrices (e.g., plant starches, alginates, lignin derivatives, chitosan, natural silicates, clay, or lime systems).
• Optimize binder viscosity, wet adhesion, and drying kinetics so the paste coats fiber networks evenly without clogging fiber air pockets.

Panel Integrity & Mechanical Performance

• Achieve target compression strength, flexural rigidity, and dimensional stability in cured panels without excessive shrinkage or warping.
• Ensure the finished matrix preserves the natural vapor permeability (breathability), thermal performance, and fire-retardant properties of Posidonia oceanica.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Guarantee a 100% non-toxic, VOC-free formulation free from synthetic resins, formaldehydes, or petroleum-derived polyurethane adhesives.
• Test and integrate natural anti-fungal and moisture-regulating additives to prevent mold or bio-degradation under humid conditions.

Process & Curing Protocol Optimization

• Define low-energy curing temperature, pressing pressure, and moisture-evaporation timelines for bench-scale prototyping and future pilot production lines.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Background: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Bio-Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Materials Science, or Green Chemistry.

Key Expertise:

• Direct experience in bio-adhesives, green binders, natural polymer matrices, or bio-composite formulations (e.g., hemp, wood fiber, seagrass, or agricultural residue composites).
• Knowledge of fiber-matrix interfacial bonding, natural fiber surface chemistry, and curing mechanisms of organic pastes.
• Experience with rheology, mechanical testing (tensile/compression), and thermal conductivity analysis.

Company: POSIDONIA

Location: Durrës, Albania (On-site, Hybrid, or R&D Consultancy)

Role Type: Project-based R&D Lead / Co-Developer / Technical Consultant

Role Summary

POSIDONIA is developing non-toxic, circular thermal and acoustic insulation panels from beach-cast Posidonia oceanica marine fibers.

We are seeking a Chemist or Bio-Materials Formulation Specialist to solve our core technical challenge: engineering an organic, non-toxic binding paste / eco-adhesive system that binds dry Posidonia oceanica fibers into cohesive, dimensionally stable insulation panels upon drying and curing.

Core Technical Challenge & Responsibilities

Natural Binder Formulation & Testing

• Formulate, mix, and test eco-friendly, bio-based pastes and organic binder matrices (e.g., plant starches, alginates, lignin derivatives, chitosan, natural silicates, clay, or lime systems).
• Optimize binder viscosity, wet adhesion, and drying kinetics so the paste coats fiber networks evenly without clogging fiber air pockets.

Panel Integrity & Mechanical Performance

• Achieve target compression strength, flexural rigidity, and dimensional stability in cured panels without excessive shrinkage or warping.
• Ensure the finished matrix preserves the natural vapor permeability (breathability), thermal performance, and fire-retardant properties of Posidonia oceanica.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Guarantee a 100% non-toxic, VOC-free formulation free from synthetic resins, formaldehydes, or petroleum-derived polyurethane adhesives.
• Test and integrate natural anti-fungal and moisture-regulating additives to prevent mold or bio-degradation under humid conditions.

Process & Curing Protocol Optimization

• Define low-energy curing temperature, pressing pressure, and moisture-evaporation timelines for bench-scale prototyping and future pilot production lines.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Background: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Bio-Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Materials Science, or Green Chemistry.

Key Expertise:

• Direct experience in bio-adhesives, green binders, natural polymer matrices, or bio-composite formulations (e.g., hemp, wood fiber, seagrass, or agricultural residue composites).
• Knowledge of fiber-matrix interfacial bonding, natural fiber surface chemistry, and curing mechanisms of organic pastes.
• Experience with rheology, mechanical testing (tensile/compression), and thermal conductivity analysis.