Research Assistant in Mechatronic Engineering for Automated Laboratories

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IMDEA Materials

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What they offer

Full-time hours
Per the ad.

What they ask for

Have the right to work in Spain
IMDEA Materials doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Getafe
No relocation package mentioned.

The role

Research assistant in mechatronic engineering for automated laboratories

What you'll do

Accelerated Materials Discovery group is seeking to fill a research assistant position to help the development of autonomous laboratory. The successful candidate will join the team employing collaborative robots and AI in materials design. In particular, this position will be responsible for setting up an autonomus experiment focused on polymer processing. The experiments will involve various laboratory robots, collaborative and mobile robots as well as additional instruments for materials processing and characterization.

How you'll work

This is a limited-term full-time position.

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.

Requirements

Ideal candidate:

-completed degree in mechatronics engineering or closely related field

-familiarity with CAD design, 3D printing

-knowledge of programming language (C,C++ or Python)

-familiarity with microcontrollers and their accessories (Arudino, Rasberry)

-experience with automated laboratory instruments or robots

-fluent in English

-prior research experience is a plus

About IMDEA Materials

IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research centre in Spain, part of the Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies network. Founded in 2007, it focuses on materials science and engineering, conducting research across 18 groups in areas like fire-resistant materials, battery materials, biomaterials, and simulation. The institute collaborates with industry and offers positions for researchers, engineers, and technicians.

Industry: Materials research
Founded: 2007
Headquarters: Getafe, Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Getafe, Madrid
Website: materials.imdea.org

Good to know if you are moving

The institute is a public research centre in Spain, offering positions for predoctoral researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and research support staff.
It has a dedicated careers page with open vacancies and a section for foreign researchers in Spain, indicating support for international applicants.
The institute is part of the Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies network, which may provide a collaborative research environment.
Located in Getafe, Madrid, Spain, it offers opportunities in materials science and engineering research.

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About the company & team

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.

Additional information

More information can be found at our webpage.

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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