WHO ARE WE?
Seaborough is a nanoscience and nanotechnology company focused on the untapped potential of luminescent nanomaterials. We turn bold scientific ideas into breakthrough applications through R&D, commercialization, and licensing, moving from nanoscale chemistry to product-ready materials in a tight loop with our industry and academic partners.
Seaborough has a diverse team and operates with a startup mentality, where we value creativity, agility, and a collaborative spirit. We offer a creative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions can make a real impact.
Seaborough is located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, a city recognized to be one of Europe’s hotspots when it comes to a fruitful start-up business environment. Seaborough started in 2013 and is backed by the Dutch private equity firm Momentum Global Ventures, which focuses on clean-tech companies that have the potential to challenge the existing status quo and set the new standard in their respective business areas.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a hands-on device engineer or materials scientist to steer device engineering aimed at boosting greenhouse crop yields from lab concepts to pilot-ready prototypes, by translating market demands into technical solutions. To do so, you will perform hands-on work on the integration of rare-earth nanophosphors into polymer films, coatings and / or laminated glass and establish and drive partnerships with external parties. You will also contribute to writing patent applications, scientific publications, grant proposals and present the latest results about our technologies and products at worldwide conferences and fairs. This is a full-time role based at Amsterdam Science Park.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Translate market demands into commercially viable technical solutions and designs
- Lead design and integration of rare-earth nanophosphors into polymer and laminated-glass prototypes for greenhouse applications
- Develop and optimize coating formulations, film / coating processes, dispersion quality, and encapsulation strategies that preserve optical performance and durability
- Plan and execute stability testing (UV / solar exposure, humidity / temperature cycling) and build mitigation strategies for long-term outdoor use
- Translate the results of optical characterization for performance in real-life environments
- Establish and lead industrial collaborations with external product development and production partnerships; drive and formulate deliverables and targets
- Stay up to date with scientific and market progress and translate new insights to solutions that fit our fields of application
- Convert concepts and results into IP, publications, and demonstrators; contribute to grant proposals and conferences
- Mentor and guide junior colleagues and students
MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
Technical skillsMSc with 5+ years of experience or PhD in Chemistry / Materials Science / Physics / Chemical / Device / Application Engineering or related fieldsDeep, hands-on expertise in integrating (nano)materials into polymers and devices including coating formulation, processing and dispersing, encapsulation in polymers and / or glass, interfaces and adhesionExperience in evaluating and interpreting the optical properties at the device levelProven experience in translating market demands into technical concepts and productsTrack record in writing scientific publications and / or patents and presenting results to a professional audienceSOFT-SKILLS
Good fit to a young and international team with a start-up / scale-up work environmentAbility to work independently in an organized manner and with high precision, meeting project deliverables and timelinesClear, efficient communication skills with both technical and commercial audiences. Fluent in EnglishPassion for creating sustainable and clean technologiesNICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of working experience in product / application development or B2B customer-facing roleExperience with nanoparticle ligand engineering and surface chemistryExperience with plant-light interactions and / or the greenhouse industryExperience with optical spectroscopy and / or modelling, e.g. ray tracingWHAT WE OFFER
A dynamic and international organization full of ambitionFlexible working culture with the opportunity to work from home when possibleA market conform salary in line with your experience8% Vacation allowancePension scheme without employee contribution25 vacation daysShort Term Incentive (STI) : Annual bonus scheme amounting to 1 month’s salary based on achieved company and personal objectives30% ruling eligibility for qualifying candidates and support with visa arrangementsSupport on personal growth and development, including Euro 2000 yearly personal budget for courses and trainingGreat location at Amsterdam Science Park, surrounded by other young tech companies and research institutesConnectivity : It is a 5-minute walk to the nearest train station, Amsterdam Science Park, and 10 minutes by bus to the larger station Amsterdam Amstel.INTERESTED?
Does this make you enthusiastic? And or do you have any further questions?
Please send your application (CV and motivation letter) and / or your questions to :
Dr. Federico Montanarella (Director of Research) at f.montanarella@seaborough.com
View job opening on the website https : / / www.seaborough.com / career / device-engineer-nanomaterials-integration-for-greenhouses /
Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated-