PhD: Mechanochemical Sensing for Soft Robotics

University of Groningen; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Groningen invites applications for a PhD position in chemistry focusing on mechanochemical sensing for soft robotics. The project, funded by an European Starting Grant, will explore synthetic reaction networks and materials to enable a chemical sense of touch in robotic prototypes.

Join a rapidly expanding team of PhD students and postdocs, working at the Stratingh Institute and collaborating with industrial and clinical partners.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. degree in chemistry or equivalent.
• Research experience in systems chemistry, microfluidics, and/or organic synthesis.
• Motivation to design and synthesize novel reaction networks for soft robots.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Willingness to acquire skills from basic programming to 3D modelling.
• Well-developed communication and collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical touch sensors for robotic prototypes.
• Learn and apply polymer chemistry, rapid prototyping, and analytical techniques.
• Collaborate in an international, multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the growth of mechanochemistry, materials, and robots.

Skills

English proficiency

Collaboration skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Willingness to learn programming

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

Tools

Programming basics

Job description

University of Groningen invites applications for a PhD position in chemistry focusing on mechanochemical sensing for soft robotics. The project, funded by an European Starting Grant, will explore synthetic reaction networks and materials to enable a chemical sense of touch in robotic prototypes.

Join a rapidly expanding team of PhD students and postdocs, working at the Stratingh Institute and collaborating with industrial and clinical partners.