About the position
Postdoc (m/f/d) for automated polymer research at HIPOLE Jena
Institution: Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
Research Field: Physics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 21:00 (UTC)
Job Status: Other
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)
Area of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Job description:
The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for
Synthesis of polymers and materials using automated / robotic synthesis platforms for applications in energy storage and conversion devices.
Establishment of online and inline characterization of materials and polymers in terms of chemical structure (e.g., NMR, IR, SEC) and functional properties (e.g., cyclovoltammetry).
Development of feedback-driven synthesis including the design of self-driving labs for the autonomous design of new polymers and materials for energy storage and conversion.
PhD in polymer chemistry, automated chemistry, robot-assisted chemistry, electrochemistry, or a related field
Extensive experience in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and/or robot-based/automated chemistry
You demonstrate a high level of commitment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to familiarize yourself with diverse areas of responsibility.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers.
https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2790/Description/2?lang=eng
Website for additional job details: https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2790/Description/2?lang=eng
What you’ll bring
- Extensive experience in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and/or robot-based/automated chemistry
At a glance
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Institution
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Jena, Germany, DE
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Funding not stated
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation. - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- EURAXESS-421759
Research focus
- Discipline
- Chemistry, Physics
- Research area
- Electrochemistry, Energy storage, Polymers
- Methods
- Synthesis
- Software
- Python
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 28 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 30 Sep 2026 · 21:00 UTC
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 28 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 2026
2026-09-30T21:00:00+00:00
How to apply
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 21:00 (UTC)
Where to apply
Apply now
https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2790/Description/2?lang=eng
Contact: lena.richter@helmholtz-berlin.deContact: +49 30 8062-0
Original sources
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/421759 ↗
https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2790/Description/2?lang=eng ↗
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