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A position focused on the development of workflows for self-driving laboratories.
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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 candidate to join a project at the forefront of materials innovation. The research focuses on accelerating the discovery and development of materials through laboratory automation and self-driving laboratories.
The selected candidate will play a key role in the design and implementation of workflows executed by autonomous experimental platforms. These platforms will integrate collaborative and research robots for automated experimentation, together with machine learning algorithms to optimize and control experimental processes.
The PhD candidate 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.
An MSc degree in Materials Engineering or a related field is required. Previous experience with computer programming is essential – ideally in the context of databases, APIs, workflows and other aspects of data infrastructure. Experience in programming robots, 3D printing equipment, and/or microcontrollers is considered an asset. Proficiency in English is also required.
This position is full-time, limited-term employment.
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:
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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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