Post-doc/Scientific collaborator - Bio- and Nano- Instrumentation 1 — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Mission
- Mission
- Main duties and responsibilities
- The successful candidate will work at the interface of MEMS microfabrication, scanning probe instrumentation and cryogenic measurement technology. Main responsibilities include:
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities
- The successful candidate will work at the interface of MEMS microfabrication, scanning probe instrumentation and cryogenic measurement technology. Main responsibilities include:
- Design, fabrication and characterization of advanced MEMS probes for cryo- SPM
- Development and optimization of wafer-scale micro- and nanofabrication processes, including integration of sensing, actuation and electrical functionalities
- Mechanical, electrical and thermal characterization of prototype devices, including measurements under vacuum and cryogenic conditions
- Integration and testing of probes in scanning probe instrumentation
- Collaboration with academic and industrial partners working in quantum materials and cryogenic SPM
- Analysis and publication of results, participation in student supervision, and contribution to technology transfer activities Profile
- PhD in microengineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics, materials science, or a closely related field
- Strong hands-on experience in MEMS or micro/nanofabrication
Application process
- Experience in quantum materials is advantageous but not required; strong MEMS and instrumentation candidates are encouraged to apply. We offer A stimulating and international working environment at EPFL
- The research focus of the EPFL Laboratory for Bio- and Nano-Instrumentation is centered on developing advanced nanoscale measurement technologies for applications in nanoscience, materials science and life science.
- We seek an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to develop next-generation MEMS probes and instrumentation for cryogenic scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and quantum measurements.
- The position is part of a recently funded project on multifunctional self-sensing probe technologies for experiments on quantum materials under cryogenic and vacuum conditions.
- 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
Contacts
- For any further information, please contact Professor Georg Fantner at [email protected] Start date : By mutual agreement
- Activity Rate : 100.00 Contract Type: CDD Duration: 1 year, renewable
Additional details
- details of 3 references
- The successful candidate will work at the interface of MEMS microfabrication, scanning probe instrumentation and cryogenic measurement technology. Main responsibilities include:
- Analysis and publication of results, participation in student supervision, and contribution to technology transfer activities
- Experience in quantum materials is advantageous but not required; strong MEMS and instrumentation candidates are encouraged to apply. A stimulating and international working environment at EPFL
- Competitive salary and excellent working conditions - more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/)
- 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 Contact details of 3 references
- For any further information, please contact Professor Georg Fantner at [email protected] Start date : By mutual agreement
- Activity Rate : 100.00 Duration: 1 year, renewable
Notes and original content
- The successful candidate will work at the interface of MEMS microfabrication, scanning probe instrumentation and cryogenic measurement technology.
- Main responsibilities include:
- Experience in quantum materials is advantageous but not required; strong MEMS and instrumentation candidates are encouraged to apply.
- A stimulating and international working environment at EPFL
- Informations
- 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
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