PhD in hydrogel acoustic metamaterials — EPFL

NewCHF 60'500 - 91'500

EPFL · Lausanne (VD)

Categoria: Ricerca Contratto: full-time Salario: CHF 60'500 - 91'500

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Location: Lausanne
Contract: full-time
Posted: Yesterday

SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500

Role overview

For the 1 PhD position starting between 2026 fall and 2027 spring , we are seeking a candidate with experience in microfluidics, microfabrication, stimulus-responsive hydrogels , ultrasonics and acoustic metamaterials (acoustic crystals) .

The candidate should be interested in emerging, interdisciplinary fields and be motivated to address new challenges, including the development of hydrogel acoustic metamaterials .

Group leader and Research mission : Prof. Yujia Zhang

For the 1 PhD position starting between 2026 fall and 2027 spring , we are seeking a candidate with experience in microfluidics, microfabrication, stimulus-responsive hydrogels , ultrasonics and acoustic metamaterials (acoustic crystals) .
The candidate should be interested in emerging, interdisciplinary fields and be motivated to address new challenges, including the development of hydrogel acoustic metamaterials .
Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:
Have full responsibility for your own dissertation;

Main responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:
Have full responsibility for your own dissertation;
Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators; Experiment design and execution;
Analyse and interpret experimental results;
Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals; Present at international conferences;
Supervise student projects and basic administrative support; We offer
4 years to complete your PhD with a competitive remuneration;
International collaboration and visiting opportunities;
EPFL is an international and world-class engineering institution that hosts state-of-the-art experimental facilities and a rich and vibrant scientific and entrepreneurial community.
Term of employment: 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable for 4 years. Information

Application process

The selection process involves multiple stages, and short-listed candidates will be requested to apply to a specific EPFL Doctoral Program to qualify for a PhD at EPFL.
Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL .
Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered .
Please apply by uploading a single PDF file that contains supporting information, including: Motivation Letter Detailed CV
At least 2 references willing to write recommendation letters and their contact information Application deadline: 25 September 2026
Contract Start Date: Between 2026 fall and 2027 spring Activity Rate : 100% Contract Type: PhD Student Duration: 1 year, renewable for 4 years Reference: 2350

Contacts

For more information, please contact: [email protected]

Additional details

Group leader and Research mission : Prof.
To that end, we are interested in developing droplet-based iontronic systems, termed dropletronics , with key functions of embodied energy, logic control, stimulus responsiveness, and therapeutic delivery, enabling interactive communication with biology.
Experience with polymer characterisation and ultrasonics is required; More than 1 peer-reviewed publication ;
Independent, self-driven, creative, solution-oriented, open-minded, team-player, and collaborative; Fluency in English (French is a plus); Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:
Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators; Experiment design and execution;
Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals; Present at international conferences;
Supervise student projects and basic administrative support;
Term of employment: 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable for 4 years.
Please apply by uploading a single PDF file that contains supporting information, including:
At least 2 references willing to write recommendation letters and their contact information Application deadline: 25 September 2026

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Yujia Zhang
Experience with polymer characterisation and ultrasonics is required;
More than 1 peer-reviewed publication ;
Independent, self-driven, creative, solution-oriented, open-minded, team-player, and collaborative;
Fluency in English (French is a plus);
Main duties and responsibilities
As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:
Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators;
Experiment design and execution;
Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals;