Jobbeschreibung
The Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge chemistry with real life applications. Divided into five thematic areas – Automation and Standardization, Data-driven Chemistry, Recycling, Renewable Feedstocks, and Societal-Environmental-Economic Metrics – the CTC seeks to play a critical role in the green transformation. In line with these ambitions, we are launching a research project aiming to create the automated materials science lab-of-the-future. The project will seek to automate and digitalize our materials science laboratory to accelerate innovation and support our ongoing program to replace plastics with fiber-based materials. To accomplish this goal, we are seeking a highly motivated
Engineer / Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/div)
to join the project which will be run jointly by the CTC and the Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces (MPIKG). The project will be carried out at the MPIKG campus in Golm, Potsdam.
- identify opportunities for digitalization and automation in materials science
- design and implement the automated lab-of-the-future in collaboration with leading materials scientists
- evaluate and implement a supporting digital infrastructure for the lab-of-the-future
- relevant education (eg. BSc / MSc / PhD) and qualifications
- corresponding working experience of lab automation or data management
- excellent communicative and collaborative skills
- the chance to participate in the first scientific project of the CTC and work with leading experts at the Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces
- opportunities to connect with industrial partners in the science, automation, and digitalization industries
- competitive compensation according to TVöD Bund and the candidate's qualifications
- comprehensive social benefits, including 30 days of vacation, annual special payment, and additional pension scheme (VBL)
- term-limited position until the December 31, 2025, with the potential for a two to three year extension
The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
The position is available starting immediately after the offer is awarded.
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