Postdoc in Automated Spectroscopy of Photoactive Molecules and Thin Films University of Amsterdam in Netherlands

PhD opening at the University of Amsterdam (Faculty of Science, Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences) in automated spectroscopy, photochemistry, physical chemistry, materials science, and laboratory automation . The project focuses on building a self-driving laboratory platform for photoactive molecules and porous/photoactive thin films, combining spectroscopy, flow technology, AI-driven optimization, and functional materials research. You will work on two main research directions: (1) i...

PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the ERC Starting Grant project EcoIron , led by Prof. Yali Tang . The project is focused on operando diagnostics of iron electrodeposition for green steel and iron-based energy storage . The position is especially relevant for students interested in materials science , chemistry , physics , and chemical engineering , with a strong experimental and characterization component. The post mentions support from Jongmin Lee as co-promotor,...

PhD opportunity at the University of Amsterdam (Faculty of Science, Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences) on spectroscopy of smart self-sealing materials . The project develops responsive MOF-peptide coatings for adaptive protection, combining porous materials , thin films , peptide self-assembly , and in situ infrared spectroscopy to understand how chemical reactions trigger sealing behavior in real time. You will synthesize and characterize MOFs and MOF thin films, load peptides into p...

PhD Position: Agentic AI-Driven Experiments for Materials Discovery at the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER), Eindhoven, The Netherlands. This PhD project sits at the intersection of computer science , artificial intelligence , materials science , chemistry , and physics . The successful candidate will join the Autonomous Energy Materials Discovery (AMD) group and work on autonomous laboratory technologies for energy materials discovery. The project is carried out in close...

KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 is an opportunity at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology for early-career researchers seeking a postdoctoral position with strong independence and support. The fellowship emphasizes designing and leading your own research project, with top-tier mentorship and access to advanced laboratory facilities. It is especially relevant for candidates in STEM fields such as biology, chemistry, computer science, materials science, physics, and related...