PhD in hydrogel acoustic metamaterials — EPFL
- Lieu
- Lausanne
- Contrat
- full-time
- Publié
- il y a 27 jours
Vue d’ensemble du poste
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;
Responsabilités principales
- 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
Processus de candidature
- 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]
Détails supplémentaires
- 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
Notes et contenu original
- 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;
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