PhD: Glueless Hermetic Packaging for MEMS Microfluidics

Karlstad University; Enschede; Hybrid; EUR 429,000 - 543,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-year contract

Salary according to CAO-NU

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Hybrid/remote work

Sports facilities on campus

Parental leave

Training via Twente Graduate School

Job summary

University of Twente is seeking a PhD candidate for hermetic, glueless packaging of MEMS microfluidic sensor chips intended for ventilators and multi-infusion systems. The project focuses on bonding silicon nitride channels without elastomer seals, addressing biocompatible and inert materials, and challenging environmental conditions.

You will work in the IDS group within EEMCS on advanced packaging research, with supervision and collaboration across departments, contributing to innovations in

Qualifications

• MSc degree in electrical engineering, nanotechnology, applied physics, mechanical engineering, materials science or related field.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Interest in microfabrication and MEMS/sensors.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary international environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate glueless sealing techniques for MEMS microfluidic sensors.
• Plan and conduct bonding experiments; analyze results and iterate designs.
• Collaborate with IDS group in EEMCS for packaging and testing in the MESA+ cleanroom.

Skills

English fluency

Microfabrication

MEMS

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MSc in a relevant field

Tools

Cleanroom

MEMS fabrication

Job description

University of Twente is seeking a PhD candidate for hermetic, glueless packaging of MEMS microfluidic sensor chips intended for ventilators and multi-infusion systems. The project focuses on bonding silicon nitride channels without elastomer seals, addressing biocompatible and inert materials, and challenging environmental conditions.

You will work in the IDS group within EEMCS on advanced packaging research, with supervision and collaboration across departments, contributing to innovations in