PhD: Organ-on-Chip & Microfluidic Platform Development

ETH Zurich; Basel; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interdisciplinary team environment

Doctoral degree from ETH Zurich

International conference participation

Job summary

ETH Zurich's Bioanalytics Group in Basel invites applications for a Doctoral Position to develop an organ-on-chip model system by designing and manufacturing a microfluidic platform.

You will develop, optimize and test biological assays, perform time-lapse imaging, analyze data and publish results while collaborating with group members and partners. The role provides interdisciplinary training toward a doctoral degree from ETH Zurich.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in microsystems engineering or biomedical engineering or interdisciplinary study programmes.
• Candidates with background in biology, bioengineering, biotechnology, material sciences or microbiology welcome.
• Experiencing microfluidics and cross-disciplinary communication are valued.
• Strong disposition to learn and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture a microfluidic platform.
• Develop, optimize and test biological assays.
• Perform time-lapse imaging, data analysis and interpretation.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in group meetings and collaboration discussions.
• Interact with group members and collaboration partners.

Skills

Microfluidics experience

English communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in microsystems engineering

Master's degree in biomedical engineering

Interdisciplinary study programmes

Job description

ETH Zurich's Bioanalytics Group in Basel invites applications for a Doctoral Position to develop an organ-on-chip model system by designing and manufacturing a microfluidic platform.

You will develop, optimize and test biological assays, perform time-lapse imaging, analyze data and publish results while collaborating with group members and partners. The role provides interdisciplinary training toward a doctoral degree from ETH Zurich.