Job offer

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A research organization in Spain is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on developing AI tools for automating material synthesis in solar fuel production. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, experience in Machine Learning, Automation, and Mechatronics, and strong English communication skills. This is a full-time position with a contract until December 2028, offering benefits under the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

Servicios

Benefits under the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System

Formación

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with Machine Learning, Automation, and Computer Vision.
• English communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsabilidades

• Develop hardware and software tools for material synthesis and evaluation using robotic systems.
• Select and maintain automation equipment, designing workflows.
• Integrate robotic systems and program them for specified tasks.
• Combine robotic systems with decision-making tools based on Machine Learning.
• Disseminate research results through publications and conferences.
• Supervise students.

Conocimientos

Machine Learning

Automation

Computer Vision

Mechatronic design

Robotic manipulation

English communication

Educación

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company: Fundacion IMDEA Energia

Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 14 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40

Offer Starting Date: 13 Aug 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Offer Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher Position for the Photoactivated Processes Unit, seeking talented candidates for developing artificial intelligence tools focused on automating material synthesis processes and their evaluation in solar fuel production.

The contract is funded by “Comunidad de Madrid” under the FotoArt5.0-CM project (TEC-2024/TEC-308), through the “Tecnologías 2024” R&D programme.

The candidate will join the Photoactivated Processes Unit, which has established an artificial intelligence laboratory for energy research. The focus is on developing new materials and production processes for sustainable chemical products, supported by digitization and robotization technologies. The technician's activities will include:

Tasks:

• Developing hardware and software tools for material synthesis and evaluation using robotic systems and Machine Learning algorithms.
• Selecting, commissioning, and maintaining automation equipment, designing optimal workflows for synthesis and evaluation tasks.
• Integrating robotic systems and programming them to perform specified tasks.
• Combining robotic systems with decision-making tools based on Machine Learning.
• Disseminating research results through scientific publications and conferences.
• Supervising Master’s or undergraduate students.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Machine Learning, Automation, and Computer Vision.

Specific Skills:

• Mechatronic design experience.
• Knowledge of robotic manipulation and implementation.
• English communication skills, both oral and written.

Additional Information

The contract includes benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System. Duration: until December 2028.

Eligibility:

• Appropriate training and work experience related to the profile.
• Proficiency in English.
• Motivation for high-quality research.