Senior Manager

About the Company

Kusumgar Private Ltd | Technical Textiles for Defense, Aerospace, Automotive & Outdoor Applications

About the Role

We are seeking two exceptional PhD scientists to drive innovation in our R&D team. In Scientist cadre, you'll lead research in advanced materials, polymer formulations, and new materials for coating and lamination technologies that translate into commercially viable technical textile products for critical applications.

Responsibilities

Lead independent research projects in polymer / technical textiles materials development

Develop innovative solutions using advanced materials in textiles / polymers / coating / lamination

Drive patent filings and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Collaborate with production teams to scale up lab innovations till manufacturing

Work with customers and business teams to co-develop application-specific solutions

Mentor junior researchers and contribute to building innovation culture

Qualifications

PhD in Applied Chemistry, Polymer Science, Polymer Technology, or Materials Science

Minimum 5 years post-doctoral research experience in polymer chemistry / Textile chemistry / coating / lamination

Proven track record of translating research into practical applications

Required Skills

Deep knowledge of polymer synthesis, modification, and characterization

Proficiency in analytical techniques (FTIR, NMR, DSC, TGA, SEM, XRD) and must be able to interpret the results

Experience with fiber science and textile chemistry (preferred)

Familiarity with defense, aerospace, automotive, or industrial textile applications (highly preferred)

Preferred Skills

5-8+ publications in peer-reviewed journals as primary / co-author

Patent applications or grants (preferred)

Conference presentations at national / international forums

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation : As per Industary Standard - No Bar for right candidate

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.