Quantum Microfluidics Research Fellow for Bio-Sensing

Heriot-Watt University; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

9 buildings closed days

Career development plan

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Scotland seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop microfluidic systems and integrate them with a quantum sensing microscope for biological samples. You will work across the Quantum Photonics Laboratory and with industrial partners to validate the platform.

The role offers technical training, secondments, and a tailored career development plan within a vibrant quantum photonics and bio-imaging environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, electrical/biomedical engineering or related field (or imminent award).
• Proven track record in microfluidic design and fabrication.
• Experience integrating microfluidics with optical instrumentation and developing real-time control.
• Programming for device control, data acquisition and analysis; peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate and optimise microfluidic devices for advanced optical/quantum systems.
• Integrate microfluidic platforms with NV‑based quantum sensing microscope.
• Develop hardware, mixed‑signal electronics for real‑time actuation and sorting.
• Plan experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with partners; publish results.

Skills

Microfluidics design

Microfluidic device fabrication

Integration with optical instruments

Mixed-signal electronics for microflu​

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Tools

Cleanroom microengineering

Soft-lithography

NV-based quantum sensing

Job description

Heriot-Watt University in Scotland seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop microfluidic systems and integrate them with a quantum sensing microscope for biological samples. You will work across the Quantum Photonics Laboratory and with industrial partners to validate the platform.

The role offers technical training, secondments, and a tailored career development plan within a vibrant quantum photonics and bio-imaging environment.