SHORT DESCRIPTION
A position focused on the development of self-driving laboratory for polymer materials.
OTHER DETAILS
IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research organization founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government to carry out research of excellence in Material Science and Engineering by attracting talent from all over the world to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment. IMDEA Materials has grown rapidly since its foundation and currently includes more than 120 researchers from 22 nationalities and has become one of the leading research centers in materials in Europe which has received the María de Maeztu seal of excellence from the Spanish government. The research activities have been focused on the areas of materials for transport, energy, and health care and the Institute has state-of-the-art facilities for processing, characterization and simulation of advanced materials.
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The Accelerated Materials Discovery Group at IMDEA Materials Institute is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join a project at the forefront of materials innovation. The focus of the research is on accelerating the discovery and development of polymer-based materials through the use of laboratory automation and self-driving laboratories.
The selected candidate will play a key role in the design and implementation of an autonomous experimental platform. This platform will integrate collaborative and research robots for automated experimentation, alongside machine learning algorithms to optimize and control experimental workflows.
The PhD student will become part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team dedicated to autonomous experimentation, with opportunities to explore additional cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and materials informatics in the context of advanced materials discovery.
As part of the IMDEA community, the successful applicant will also benefit from a comprehensive training program in transferable skills offered by the Project Management Office. This includes workshops and courses on project management, leadership, grant writing, funding strategies, intellectual property, and science communication for both expert and general audiences.
A BSc degree in an engineering field is required. Previous experience with robotics and computer programming is essential. Experience with 3D printing and/or microcontrollers is a plus. Proficiency in English is also necessary.
This position is full-time, limited-term employment.
The selected person will work on the DIGIMATER-CM project. The project Digital strategies for autonomous discovery of materials for engineering applications/DIGIMATER-CM (reference TEC-2024/TEC-102) is funded through the Tecnologías-2024 Call of the Community of Madrid.
Applications are processed upon reception. The position might be closed once ten working days have passed since publication, so we encourage early application.
The working language of the Institute is English. Full command of the English language is required in all positions.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT IMDEA:
Stimulating environment where you can grow professionally.
IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and the promotion of a healthy work environment and work-life balance. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to our research and technical positions. See our Gender Equality Plan here and our Code of Ethics here.
Besides on-the-job technical training, IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to training the Institute’s scientists and staff in “soft” or transversal skills. See the available training here.
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