The Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC), a newly founded national research hub in Germany, is supported by €1.25 billion in funding (until 2038) and is dedicated to redefining the role of chemistry in tackling global challenges. It brings together researchers from across disciplines such as chemistry, physics, engineering, data science, and social sciences to develop sustainable materials, processes, and technologies that support a circular economy. The CTC is structured around collaborative, mission-driven research groups and state-of-the-art facilities, fostering open science, innovation, and industry partnerships. Its core mission is not only to advance cutting-edge chemistry but also to train the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs who will drive the transformation of chemistry for a sustainable society.
Part of this mission is the comprehensive digitalization, automation, and standardization of chemical research workflows. This requires an advanced physical and software infrastructure that systematically replaces manual laboratory operations with reliable, repeatable automated systems. Within the realm of lab automation, the main contribution to this infrastructure is the development of robotic platforms and integrated instrumentation that can execute complex experimental protocols autonomously, coupled with the standardization of hardware interfaces and workflow design to ensure scalability and reproducibility across the institute.
The successful candidate will join an existing, growing team of software engineers, computer scientists, and chemists to build, integrate, and maintain the physical automation infrastructure of our self-driving chemistry labs. At an early and exciting stage of development, this is an opportunity to shape foundational decisions while contributing to a functioning, collaborative team from day one.
For our office and future laboratory site in Leipzig, we are searching for a
Robotics / Mechatronics Engineer (m/f/d)
The planned starting date for the position is Aug 1, 2026. The position is initially offered for two years, with the possibility of an extension.
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