Microfluidic Scientist

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,000 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 16,000 people, including over 12,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

**Microfluidic scientist**:
**Your mission**:
NanoDecoder is an EPFL-based project that aims to combat counterfeiting and Illicit trade using its innovative nanopore sensing technology. NanoDecoder developes devices that allow in-time, on-site product authentication by non-experts to improve the supply chain security and transparency.

**Main duties and responsibilities include**:
You will be leading the project of design and develop a microfluidic chip for manufacturing bilayer lipid membrane and nanopore insertion, providing supports and training to students and interns, and participating in research projects in Cao Lab.
- Leading and managing the project
- Microfluidics design and fabrication
- Supervise students and interns

**Your profile**:

- PhD graduates in the field of nano/microtechnology, microelectronics, nano/microfludics
- Familiar with the operation in cleaning room
- Familiar with standard nano/microfabrication
- Experience in microfluidics, especially in digital microfluidics, electrowetting, microelectronics
- Experience in lipid or nanopore manipulation in microfluidics is a strong plus
- Good communication skills and good documentation and writing skills in English

**We offer**:
NanoDecoder is supported by several entities, including EPFL startup units, FIT Innogrant, InnoSuisse. As a thriving startup, we offer an unique environment for boosting research activities and training entrepreneurial mindset. Also, our research partner, Cao Lab, offers
a lot of opportunities for young scientists to acquire new knowledge, expertise and technical skills.

**Start date**:
1st Feb 2023

**Term of employment**:
Fixed-term (CDD)

**Duration**:
1 year contract with potential extension

**Remark**:
**Reference**:
Job Nb 2603