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# Research assistant in automated polymer processing

- **Company:** Imdea Materials Institute
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.materials.imdea.org/offer/view?id=112252

## About the Role

experience with setting up and using Materials Acceleration Platforms

-experience in polymer processinig and characterization (thermoplastics)

-experience with Opentrons robots

-experience with Bayesian optimization in chemical and materials context

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

-fluent in English

-prior research experience with demonstrated research articles
Conditions

This is full-time, limited term offer.

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.

## Description

Accelerated Materials Discovery group is seeking to fill a research assistant position to help the development of autonomous laboratory for polymer processing. 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 optimization of hydrogel compositions. The experiment will involve a liquid-handling robot, a collaborative robot as well as additional instruments for materials processing and characterization. The experimental workflow will be guided by machine learning.


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