Postdoc Position on the Development of a Microfluidic Platform (M/F)

CNRS; France; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS's Laboratoire ondes et matière d'Aquitaine seeks a Recognised Researcher (R2) to advance an ERC PoC project. The role focuses on developing a microfluidic platform that characterizes complex suspensions via light absorption and assembling the robotic and optical systems required for precise measurements.

Candidates should bring strong applied mathematics and microfluidics background, with knowledge of statistical physics and a bonus for machine learning.

Qualifications

• Expertise in applied mathematics and microfluidics.
• Knowledge of statistical physics.
• Experience with machine learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop an innovative microfluidic platform for characterizing complex suspensions using light absorption.
• Assemble robotic arm on a 3D-printed support for delivering solutions and assemble microfluidic channels and pressure controller.
• Install optical detection modules and calibrate with controlled suspensions of increasing complexity.
• Perform signal analysis and statistical inference to interpret results.
• Collaborate with a team and communicate findings in English.

Skills

Applied Mathematics

Microfluidics

Statistical Physics

Machine Learning

Job description

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire ondes et matière d'Aquitaine Research Field Engineering Chemistry Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Development of an innovative microfluidic platform for characterizing complex suspensions using light absorption.

Assembly of a robotic arm mounted on a 3D-printed support for delivering solutions. Assembly of the microfluidic channels and the pressure controller. Installation of the optical detection modules. Calibration using controlled suspensions of increasing complexity. Signal analysis and statistical inference.

This project is part of the ERC PoC BIFFTANNEN program, which provides funding for it, and is a team effort.

Candidates should have expertise in applied mathematics and microfluidics, with knowledge of statistical physics and, if possible, machine learning. The ability to work in a team and a passion for innovation are required. Strong written and oral scientific communication skills in English are required.