PhD in Glueless Hermetic MEMS Microfluidic Packaging

Enschede; Enschede; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CAO-NU salary

Partial remote work

Holiday allowance 8%

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

Pension scheme

Job summary

University of Twente is offering a PhD candidate position in the Integrated Devices and Systems (IDS) group in Enschede. The project focuses on developing a reliable glueless sealing technique for MEMS-based microfluidic sensors, enabling hermetic sealing to a fluidic adaptor.

You will bond, test, and package chips in the MESA+ cleanroom with guidance from senior scientists. The role includes design, fabrication, and evaluation, with up to 20% teaching activities and collaboration within an

Qualifications

• MSc degree in a relevant technical field with strong theoretical and experimental skills.
• Affinity for microfabrication, electronics, MEMS and/or sensors.
• Fluent English and ability to work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop a glueless sealing technique for MEMS-based microfluidic sensors.
• Carry out bonding experiments and analyze results.
• Design, fabricate and package sensor chips in the MESA+ cleanroom and evaluate performance in the MEMS lab.
• Pursue teaching activities up to 20% of time.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Interdisciplinary environment

Education

MSc degree in electrical engineering, nanotechnology, applied physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, or related

Job description

University of Twente is offering a PhD candidate position in the Integrated Devices and Systems (IDS) group in Enschede. The project focuses on developing a reliable glueless sealing technique for MEMS-based microfluidic sensors, enabling hermetic sealing to a fluidic adaptor.

You will bond, test, and package chips in the MESA+ cleanroom with guidance from senior scientists. The role includes design, fabrication, and evaluation, with up to 20% teaching activities and collaboration within an