Postdoc in Automation and Software Development (m/f/d)

The Department of Biomolecular Systems (Director Prof. Dr. Peter H. Seeberger) at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam, Germany invites applications from outstanding young scientists for the position of

Postdoc in Automation and Software Development (m/f/d)

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc in the field of Process Automation and Software Development. The candidate should have a degree in computer science, informatics, chemistry, chemical engineering, or closely related fields, with an outstanding profile, a strong background and interests in:

• Automated platforms for chemical synthesis.
• Adequate programming skills (Python and LabView) are essential.
• Hardware interface and software implementation are needed.
• Previous experience in automation of lab processes is beneficial.
• Knowledge of process control is an asset.

The position will handle the further development and improvement of a software to program an automated chemical synthesis platform.

The position is available starting from March 2024.

Application

To submit your candidature please apply by our online-application management system with subject Postdoc in Automation and Software Development – [Name, Surname], with attached PDF version of your CV and a short cover letter.

Please send us your application in English before January 31, 2024

The candidate CV will be evaluated internally according to the project and the best candidates will be invited for an online interview. After the online interview the interviewed candidates will receive an email with the final decision. The accepted candidate will join the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Biomolecular Systems Department based in Potsdam, in the group led by Prof. Seeberger.

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

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