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Infographic showing various Catalysis job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,819 per year, or $73.5 per hour.

Nanomaterials & Catalysis Researcher(材化所_高分子合成研究員)

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)(工業技術研究院, 工研院)

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

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【Job description 工作內容】

1.Organometallic and Polymer Catalyst Synthesis

2.Solid-State Catalyst Synthesis

3.Development of Specialized Chemicals and Polymer Reaction Synthesis Processes

1.有機金屬、高分子催化劑合成

2.固相觸媒合成

3.特化品、高分子反應合成製程開發


【Job requirement 工作條件】

Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.

Experience in organic or organometallic synthesis or heterogeneous catalysis synthesis or polymer catalysis synthesis.

教育程度: 研究所以上

科系: 化學相關, 化學工程相關, 材料工程相關

具化學合成、觸媒、或化工製程專長，若略懂化工數位轉型更佳。


【Job location 工作地點】

Hsinchu County 新竹中興院區

📍 Job Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan

🌎 International candidates are welcome. Relocation assistance and work permit support are provided.


【About Material and Chemical Research Laboratories 關於材料與化工研究所】


Material and Chemical Research Laboratories has been engaged in the area of materials research for more than 40 years since its foundation. The focused area evolved from tradition industries such as textile, petrochemical, steel, ceramics, into advanced materials research to cope with the challenge of quick change in world industries. The R&D achievement of the center is critical to the development of Taiwan’s electronics, optoelectronics, flat panel display, energy storage, and others to address the world competition faced by local industries. In addition to solving the problems encountered by local industries, the center is also the pioneer in developing high-end material and component technologies leading to next-generation products with innovation and self-sustained intellectual property strategy. In collaboration with local industry partners and through an open innovation platform, the center has built up enabling technologies by involving world class institutes and academia.


材料與化工研究所與工研院內各科技中心及基盤研究所，透過技術發展藍圖與特用材化技術致能之創新平台，以跨領域、跨單位方式，架構能引領國際領導技術產出的特用材化技術致能之創新研發平台。


材料與化工研究所以產業需求關鍵及產業價值鏈為核心，結合國內、外學術界之能量，強化與產業界之合作，集中資源在產業需要的特用化學品及材料研發，選擇合宜的商業模式，以材化技術致能之產品技術成立新公司，形成具特色的特用化學品／材料之國際級產業創新結構與企業體系。


【Join Our Team 歡迎加入我們的團隊】


  • Unlock Your Potential in a Premier R&D Environment


We offer ample R&D resources, fostering an elite development ecosystem that encourages innovation and broadens technical horizons.


  • We Warmly Invite You to Embark on a Journey of Excellence


If you possess expertise in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, join us in pioneering a sustainable future!


#Green Technology # Net Zero Carbon Emissions # Sustainable Environment


我們擁有充足的研發資源，打造菁英研發環境，鼓勵創新求變，豐富技術視野

熱情邀請具材料/化學/化工/電機等專業能力的你加入，展開研發菁英旅程!


#綠色科技 #淨零碳排 #永續環境

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