PhD Researcher

The Biopôle; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 75.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A photonics startup is seeking a PhD Researcher to develop ultra-fast light scattering techniques. This role involves investigating biomolecular solubility and translating insights into methodologies for industrial workflows. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong experimental background. Strong communication skills in English and the ability to work both independently and in interdisciplinary teams are essential. Opportunities to collaborate with leading academic institutions are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in physics, physical chemistry, biophysics, or a closely related field.
• Strong experimental background and interest in optics, photonics, or physical chemistry.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and oral).
• Ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop ultra-fast light scattering techniques focusing on SHS and LS.
• Investigate biomolecular solubility, crystallization propensity, and intermolecular interactions.
• Translate experimental insights into robust methodologies for industrial workflows.

Kenntnisse

Experimental background in optics

Communication skills in English

Ability to work independently

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in physics, physical chemistry, biophysics, or chemical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

PhD Researcher

About the company

ORYL Photonics is a startup located in Epalinges near Lausanne, Switzerland. The company commercializes laboratory instruments based on Second Harmonic Scattering (SHS), a non‑linear optical effect triggered using femtosecond lasers, and works closely with academic partners such as EPFL to advance photonics applications in life science laboratories.

About the job

This PhD position is part of the MSCA Consortium WATER and jointly hosted by ORYL Photonics and the Laboratory for Fundamental BioPhotonics at EPFL. The role focuses on developing ultra‑fast light scattering techniques combining second‑harmonic scattering (SHS) and linear scattering (LS) to investigate biomolecular solubility, crystallization propensity, and intermolecular interactions, while translating experimental insights into robust, high‑throughput methodologies for industrial workflows.

Key requirements

• Master’s degree in physics, physical chemistry, biophysics, chemical engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong experimental background and interest in optics, photonics, or physical chemistry
• Strong communication skills in English (written and oral)
• Ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams