PhD in Automated Spectroscopy & Self-Driving Lab

University of Amsterdam (UvA); Netherlands; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) invites applications for a PhD position in the Self-driving lab project focusing on photochemical and porosity research. You will help implement automated spectroscopy workflows and AI-driven process optimization.

You will work within the Šolomek, Baumgartner and Noël groups at Science Park, develop flow systems and in situ ATR-UV-Vis spectroscopy, and contribute to publications while pursuing a four-year PhD contract (38 h/week).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and hands-on experience building experimental setups.
• Experience with spectroscopy and measurement of photophysical parameters.
• Interest in instrument automation and quantitative data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and build flow setups using 3D printing, pumps, valves and software.
• Develop flow cells to connect spectroscopic tools to the setup.
• Create and validate automated workflows for photophysical measurements.
• Implement AI methods to optimize parameters and interpret results.
• Develop in situ ATR-UV-Vis spectroscopy including polarization for film monitoring.
• Document methods, analyze multidimensional data, and publish findings.

Skills

Experimental setup building

Spectroscopy experience

Automation

Data analysis

Instrument control with Python/ MATLAB

Education

Master's degree in chemical engineering, physical chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) invites applications for a PhD position in the Self-driving lab project focusing on photochemical and porosity research. You will help implement automated spectroscopy workflows and AI-driven process optimization.

You will work within the Šolomek, Baumgartner and Noël groups at Science Park, develop flow systems and in situ ATR-UV-Vis spectroscopy, and contribute to publications while pursuing a four-year PhD contract (38 h/week).