Postdoctoral position in multiplexed single-cell RNAseq-based antibody discovery — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Mission
The lab of biomedical microfluidics (LBMM; www.epfl.ch/labs/lbmm ) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is looking for postdocs with a primary training in single-cell biology, next generation sequential or antibody discovery.
Experience in droplet-microfluidics, including use of commercial devices such as the 10X Genomics platform is beneficial, but not absolutely crucial.
- Mission
- The lab of biomedical microfluidics (LBMM; www.epfl.ch/labs/lbmm ) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is looking for postdocs with a primary training in single-cell biology, next generation sequential or antibody discovery.
- Main duties and responsibilities included
- Optimization of single-cell sequential workflows FACS sorting of cells Preparation of NGS books Data analysis
- Hands on experience in single-cell analysis and/or antibody discovery
- Good knowledge of single-cell RNAseq workflows such as 10X genetics or DropSeq, experienced in flow cytometry
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities included
- Optimization of single-cell sequential workflows FACS sorting of cells Preparation of NGS books Data analysis
- Experimental design of the screens together with bioinformaticsians
Key requirements
- Hands on experience in single-cell analysis and/or antibody discovery
- Good knowledge of single-cell RNAseq workflows such as 10X genetics or DropSeq, experienced in flow cytometry
- Good knowledge in cell biology and biochemistry
- Prior experience in microfluidics is suitable but not absolute required Good communication skills
- Highly motivated and keep to work in an interdisciplinary environment We offer A multidisciplinary environment
- Exposure to the latest cutting-edge experimental procedures (e.g. custom single-cell microfluidic platforms)
- Preparation for a future career in academia, industry or our own startup company Information
Application process
- Having a comprehensive microfluidic toolbox at hand (and expanding it continuously), we are now inviting applications for highly multiplexed single-cell RNAseq-based antibody discovery.
- The idea behind this project is to exploit transcriptomic data sets for the discovery of new therapeutic antibodies.
- The lab has a very translational focus, running a tech development lab on the EPFL campus and a translational lab in the AGORA cancer research center (with direct access to patient material).
- Furthermore, a strong network of clinical partners in Europe and the US has been established.
- The successful candidate will closely interact with experts in microfluidics and bioinformatics, while speaking the above project.
- Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply: A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages). And in one PDF: A CV with a publication list. A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
Contacts
- For any further information, please contact: Prof.
- Christoph Merten, [email protected] Contract Start Date: 10/01/2026
- Activity Rate : 100.00 Contract Type: CDD Duration: 1 year, renewable Reference: 2443
Additional details
- details for 3 references.
- Optimization of single-cell sequential workflows FACS sorting of cells Preparation of NGS books
- Prior experience in microfluidics is suitable but not absolute required Good communication skills
- Highly motivated and keep to work in an interdisciplinary environment A multidisciplinary environment
- Preparation for a future career in academia, industry or our own startup company
- Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply: A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages). A CV with a publication list. A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
- Contact details for 3 references.
- Christoph Merten, [email protected] Contract Start Date: 10/01/2026
- Activity Rate : 100.00 Duration: 1 year, renewable
Notes and original content
- Optimization of single-cell sequential workflows
- FACS sorting of cells
- Preparation of NGS books
- Data analysis
- Your profile
- Prior experience in microfluidics is suitable but not absolute required
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated and keep to work in an interdisciplinary environment
- A multidisciplinary environment
- Information
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