Chemical Signal Robotics for Touch Sensors

RUG; Groningen; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

Holiday allowance 8%

232 vacation hours per year

Development opportunities

Job summary

University of Groningen invites a postdoctoral researcher to join the Lerch Research Group at the Stratingh Institute. The project develops innervated soft robotic hands and chemically-driven robotics, integrating sensing, microfluidics, and actuator design in an international, interdisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will design reaction networks, model dynamics, and supervise students, contributing to a fast-moving, high-profile research program. Acquisition is not appreciated.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in synthetic and systems chemistry or equivalent.
• Proven track record in designing reaction networks and microfluidic setups.
• Experience with kinetic modelling and analytical techniques.
• Strong publication record and international visibility.
• Leadership experience supervising students and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design reaction networks that propagate chemical signals to actuators.
• Model and predict signalling dynamics.
• Develop robotic prototypes with microfluidic channels.
• Build and maintain chemical and robotic setups.
• Train and supervise students in a multidisciplinary lab.

Skills

Reaction network design

Microfluidics

Kinetic modelling

Publications

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in synthetic and systems chemistry

Tools

Analytical techniques

Job description

University of Groningen invites a postdoctoral researcher to join the Lerch Research Group at the Stratingh Institute. The project develops innervated soft robotic hands and chemically-driven robotics, integrating sensing, microfluidics, and actuator design in an international, interdisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will design reaction networks, model dynamics, and supervise students, contributing to a fast-moving, high-profile research program. Acquisition is not appreciated.