Doctoral Position: Organ-on-Chip Platform Development

About the role

The Bioanalytics Group at ETH Zurich in Basel is developing lab-on-chip (microfluidic) technology for life sciences and biomedicine, including miniaturized platforms optimized for biochemical assays. The group is looking for a motivated doctoral student to develop an organ-on-chip model system, within a project focused on the mechanisms of cancer metastasis.

Key responsibilities

• Design and manufacture a microfluidic platform
• Develop, optimize and test biological assays
• Perform imaging (time-lapse microscopy), data analysis and interpretation
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Take part in group meetings and collaborative discussions
• Collaborate with group members and external partners

Required profile

• Master's degree in microsystems engineering, biomedical engineering or an interdisciplinary programme
• Candidates with a background in biology, bioengineering, biotechnology, material sciences or microbiology are also welcome
• Experience in microfluidics
• Strong willingness to learn new methods and openness to different research disciplines
• Good communication in English and teamwork skills

What we offer

• An intellectually challenging position in an interdisciplinary team, with the prospect of obtaining a doctorate from ETH Zurich
• Applied work in a multidisciplinary team
• Advanced training in related fields and encouragement to attend international conferences

Applications must be submitted online through the university's application portal, with a letter describing background and interests, a CV, two reference letters and copies of certificates.