researcher will connect laboratory automation with predictive models and intelligent experiment selection to build a closed-loop discovery platform that coordinates experiments, captures and analyzes measurements, and uses results to improve models and guide subsequent experiments.
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop automated experimental workflows, including instrument
integration, data acquisition, and analysis.
- Integrate AI/ML models with experiments to predict material
properties and guide candidate selection through active learning
and uncertainty-informed decision-making.
- Build reproducible data pipelines connecting experimental
measurements, computational results, and shared project
datasets.
- Collaborate with project partners to validate predictions and
investigate relationships among polymer chemistry, structure,
conductivity, and stability.
- Work with project partners to scale up promising candidates to
deployable devices.
- Maintain experimental records, document software and laboratory
protocols, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment,
support student researchers, and follow applicable laboratory
safety procedures.
Qualifications:
- Applicants should hold a PhD by the start date in chemical
engineering, materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering,
mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Relevant experience is welcomed in one or more of the
following areas:
- Programming, particularly Python; laboratory automation;
scientific instrumentation control; or AI/ML for scientific
applications.
- Robotics, active learning, Bayesian optimization, molecular
representations, or scientific data infrastructure.
- Polymers, membranes, or electrochemical characterization and
analysis.
Environmental/Occupational Exposures:
- Laboratory work may involve chemicals and materials used in
membrane preparation and characterization, as well as automated and
electrochemical equipment.
- Personal protective equipment is required as appropriate to the
experimental work and applicable laboratory safety procedures.
Special Requirements:
- Laboratory tasks require careful handling of instruments and
research materials in accordance with established procedures.
- Work schedules may occasionally include evenings or weekends,
depending on experimental timing.
- With or without assistance, must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
to assemble components of automation equipment.
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or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
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Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable
statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also
prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and
sexual violence.
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