PhD Opportunity in Chemical Process Engineering and Lab Automation at Kurt Schwabe Institute for Sensor Technologies / TU Dresden Kurt Schwabe Institute for Sensor Technologies in Germany

Kurt Schwabe Institute for Sensor Technologies (KSI) is advertising a PhD opportunity in Chemical Process Engineering and Lab Automation in Germany. The project focuses on autonomous bioconjugation chemistry, robotic liquid handling, and machine-learning-guided experimentation, with an emphasis on building a modular robotic platform for automated biomolecular conjugation reactions.

The doctoral researcher will work on integrating spectroscopy, chromatography, and Python-based control routines, as well as developing ML-driven closed-loop reaction optimization. The role also includes comparing automated and manual experiments and evaluating process robustness, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in experimental automation, robotics, and data-driven process development.

Preferred backgrounds include chemical engineering, process engineering, biotechnology, analytical chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields. Python programming experience is explicitly requested, together with a clear interest in lab automation and machine-learning-guided experimentation.

The post says the PhD degree will be awarded by TU Dresden, and highlights an interdisciplinary environment, collaboration with an industrial partner, access to a broad academic network, and structured doctoral support. No stipend amount, tuition coverage, or deadline is stated in the post.

To apply, candidates should follow the linked application page and review the full position details. The institute also points to its careers portal and TU Dresden’s central job portal for additional vacancies.