Market-Driven Microfluidics PhD Engineer: Prototyping

Microfluidics Innovation Center; France; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PhD related to physics/mechanics is a+

Job summary

You’ll join the Microfluidics Innovation Center's MIC Research & Innovation (R&I) team. A market-driven PhD engineer role turning open scientific problems into microfluidic setups and instruments that work, from specification to prototype for partners across Europe.

Regardless of past experience, your mindset, curiosity and energy matter most as you design, build and test microfluidic platforms, contribute ideas, and help deliver innovative instruments to leading scientists while learning

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or mechanics completed, related to microfluidics is ideal.
• Two years of industry experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics and mechanical design is required.
• Some electronics or programming knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on scientific projects centered on microfluidics to meet partner needs.
• Design, build, test and improve microfluidic setups and platforms.
• Contribute ideas and solve challenges in simple, bold ways.
• Develop next-generation microfluidic instruments for various applications.
• Deliver prototypes to scientists across Europe and iterate from feedback.
• Apply market needs to guide development within European projects.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Mechanical design

English proficiency

Programming basics

Learning mindset

Education

PhD in physics or mechanics

Engineering degree (plus)

Job description

You’ll join the Microfluidics Innovation Center's MIC Research & Innovation (R&I) team. A market-driven PhD engineer role turning open scientific problems into microfluidic setups and instruments that work, from specification to prototype for partners across Europe.

Regardless of past experience, your mindset, curiosity and energy matter most as you design, build and test microfluidic platforms, contribute ideas, and help deliver innovative instruments to leading scientists while learning