Research & Development (R&D) Officer

Overview

About the Role The Research & Development (R&D) Officer will support the development, testing, and continuous improvement of sustainable construction materials and processes. The role combines laboratory research, field experimentation, product development, and data analysis to improve product performance, reduce costs, and support operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both scientific research and hands-on field work. The responsibilities of this role will include, but not be limited to: Design and Implement Experiments Design experiments and develop detailed protocolsAcademic Conferences & Publications Execute and document findings of experiments in a detailed and organized database, in case of unsuccessful experiments, document reasons for failure Piloting experiment to different districts Plan, monitor, and evaluate field pilot projects to validate product performance in different districts Document learning whether successful or failure experiment to inform future workload. Work with the construction/ district to ensure pilots are implemented collaboratively and new learning is captured and shared. Develop manuals that will be used during the dissemination of the projects. Collaboration with District Team Visit district to collect data and understand their needs, innovation challenges to inform R&D research agenda Help the district team to develop a protocol of experiments and oversee execution to ensure they are being done accordingly and all learnings are documented and shared with other districts. Meet with clients and analyze other sources of feedback and data to identify product failure and product improvement Required qualifications & Key capabilitiesDictionaries & Encyclopedias Chemistry, Physics, and Civil Engineering Background Willingness to spend more time in our lab running different experiments. Willingness to touch Mud and work with mud Understanding of R&D processes like protocol development or planning experiments, e.g. through previous experience or education Excellent attention to detail Hard-working and committed to do whatever it takes to get work done Curiosity-driven Commitment to excellence and outstanding work ethic Ability to be creative, strategic, analytical, and think outside the box to solve problems Flexible and adaptable to changing environments; thrives in a bootstrapped culture An optimistic attitude, curiosity to learn new things Humble and patient team-player with a sense of humor Discover more Distance Learning Health Foundations & Medical Research Manufacturing Strong technology skills (e.g., Word, Excel, Salesforce, Google Docs, and Dropbox).Project Management Women are Encouraged to Apply Deadline: 15th July 2026