Chemours is seeking a Thermodynamics Senior Research Investigator to join our growing R&D team for the Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) business. This position will report directly to the Global Core Services Manager at our global R&D center Discovery Hub in Newark, DE location. This unique role combines hands-on laboratory experimentation with advanced thermodynamic modeling to support the development of next-generation refrigerants, foam expansion agents, specialty fluids, thermal management technologies, and sustainable process solutions.
In the TSS business, we harness next-generation, low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) technology to provide market driven innovations to customers in the areas of Refrigerants, Propellants, Fire Protection, Foam Blowing Agents and heat transfer fluids for Thermal Management used in various systems for building and construction segments, Mobile and Stationary heating, Data Centers and cooling systems to name a few. Our technology organization consists of experts in the areas of fluorine chemistry, catalysis, process development, engineering, thermodynamics analytical and formulation science, and application development.
The successful candidate will serve as a key technical expert responsible for generating high-quality thermophysical property data, developing predictive thermodynamic models, and translating both experimental and modeling insights into deliverable property packages providing business value. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working both in the laboratory and at the computer, designing and running experiments one day and developing advanced thermodynamic models the next.