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In this role, you will apply deep synthetic chemistry expertise to design, synthesize and evaluate next-generation sorbent materials for Direct Air Capture. You will take scientific ownership of early-stage material innovation, connect synthesis decisions with performance data and help identify the most promising sorbent concepts for further development. You will play a central role in coordinating across stakeholders to ensure alignment of research priorities, technical development and broader organization goals. The role is ideal for a hands-on chemist who enjoys driving technical work independently while collaborating closely with experts across characterization, engineering, scale-up, legal, and external innovation.

Tasks

  • Design and synthesize new sorbent materials: Develop and improve sorbent chemistries for Direct Air Capture, focusing on performance, durability, cost and scalability.
  • Evaluate material performance: Plan experiments, analyze characterization and adsorption data, and connect synthesis decisions with structure-property relationships.
  • Identify promising concepts: Screen internal and external sorbent concepts against technical, commercial, regulatory, scalability, and IP-related criteria.
  • Drive hands-on laboratory work: Run safe, well-documented synthesis and testing campaigns, maintain structured material data, and translate results into recommendations.
  • Collaborate and coordinate across disciplines: Work closely with experts in characterization, engineering, scale-up, legal, patents and external innovation to advance sorbent concepts.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience in synthetic organic or inorganic chemistry.
  • Experience in porous, functionalized, polymeric or amine-based materials; experience with other sorbent-relevant materials is a plus.
  • At least 5 years of experience in synthetic chemistry, material synthesis or material development, including applied R&D, start-up, industrial or technology development experience.
  • Advanced degree in organic, inorganic, synthetic, materials chemistry or a related field; a PhD is a plus.
  • Comfortable leading own workstreams, interpreting data critically and translating findings into clear recommendations.
  • Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficient in English.

Benefits

  • 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
  • Hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
  • Fair base pay paired with an equity package.
  • Inclusive parental leave.
  • Dedicated budget for professional growth.
  • Referral rewards for successful referrals.
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Über uns
Climeworks AG ist ein Schweizer Climate-Tech-Unternehmen mit Fokus auf Direct Air Capture und hochwertige CO₂-Entfernung. Das Unternehmen entwickelt Technologien, Anlagen und Dienstleistungen, um Kohlendioxid direkt aus der Luft zu entfernen und dauerhaft zu speichern oder in geprüfte Carbon-Removal-Portfolios einzubinden. Climeworks bietet Unternehmen End-to-End-Lösungen für CO₂-Entfernung, Carbon-Removal-Zertifikate, Portfolioaufbau, Due Diligence und Reporting. Die Technologie und Dienstleistungen richten sich an Unternehmen, die schwer vermeidbare Emissionen über dauerhafte CO₂-Entfernung adressieren wollen.
Das Team

You will collaborate closely with experts across characterization, engineering, scale-up, legal, patents and external innovation. The position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, with onsite work required at least three days per week. Flexibility is offered in workload, allowing for full-time or part-time arrangements.

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