Principal Scientist - Polymer Rheology - Avery Dennison

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute high‑throughput rheological experiments to characterize polymer flow behavior under diverse conditions.
• Develop and validate computational models (e.g., molecular dynamics, continuum mechanics) to predict rheological properties and guide material formulation.
• Integrate experimental data with simulation outputs, employing statistical and machine‑learning techniques for insight extraction.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with materials scientists, process engineers, and product teams to translate rheology findings into scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at industry conferences, maintaining thought leadership in polymer rheology.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with a focus on rheology.
• Proven experience in rheological instrumentation (e.g., rotational, capillary, oscillatory rheometers) and data interpretation.
• Strong computational background, including proficiency in simulation tools (e.g., LAMMPS, COMSOL) and programming (Python, MATLAB).
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to multidisciplinary audiences.
• Track record of publications and patents in polymer rheology or related areas.