Phd Position in Machine Learning for Self-driving Labs

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Eindhoven, Nederland Differ Voltijd

Status

open

Location

De Zaale 20 Eindhoven

Department

Theme Solar Fuels

Group

Autonomous Energy Materials Discovery

Kind of contract

Temporary

Kind of function

PhD student

Working hours

1 FTE

Level of education
- Msc

Level of experience
- Junior

Scale
- PhD

Vacancy id

1132453

Publication date

December 19, 2024

Closing date

January 31, 2025

DIFFER

The Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) performs leading fundamental research on materials, processes, and systems for a global sustainable energy infrastructure. We work in close partnership with (inter)national academia and industry. Our user facilities are open to industry and university researchers. As an institute of the Dutch Research Council (NWO) DIFFER plays a key role in fundamental research for the energy transition.

We use a multidisciplinary approach applicable on two key areas, solar fuels for the conversion and storage of renewable energy and nuclear fusion - as a clean source of energy.

DIFFER IS LOOKING FOR A PHD RESEARCHER IN MACHINE LEARNING FOR SELF-DRIVING LABS

A significant challenge in energy materials research is developing autonomous AI-driven systems that enhance discovery by improving research speed, precision, and reproducibility. At DIFFER, in collaboration with our partners, we are developing Self-Driving Laboratories (SDLs) for energy materials, processes, and system design. These SDLs combine machine learning, optimization algorithms, and digital tools to create robust infrastructures that streamline laboratory workflows, uncover insights, and enable efficient, automated experimentation.

POSITION AND REQUIREMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Analyze experimental and simulation data to extract meaningful insights.
3. Ensure model validation and explainability using interpretable techniques.
4. Collaborate with consortium researchers, supervise junior researchers' projects.
5. Prepare research presentations and publications, and complete a PhD thesis within four years.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
1. Master’s degree in Computer Science, ML, AI, or a closely related field.
2. Proven ML experience through projects, research, or competitions.
3. Practical experience with ML/DL libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
4. Proficiency in Python programming.
5. (preferred) Experience in BO, RL, CL, computer vision, or signal processing.
6. (preferred) Experience with generative modeling techniques.
7. Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This position is for 1 FTE, will be for a period of 4 years and is graded in pay scale PhD. The starting salary is € 2968;
- in the first year and will increase to € 3801;

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

Applications that are not submitted via our online portal will not be accepted.

Closing date

Jan 31, 2025
- Closing date
- January 31, 2025



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