Organisation/Company Fundación IMDEA Materiales Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 7 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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.

- 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
- prior research experience is a plus

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience None

Additional Information

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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Additional comments

This is a limited-term full-time position.

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📌 Research assistant in mechatronic engineering for automated laboratories (España)
🏢 FUNDACIÓN IMDEA MATERIALES
📍 España