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Postdoctoral Position at EPFL: Nanophotonic Biosensors and Bioimaging for Cancer Research

  • Switzerland
  • Posted 1 year ago
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EPFL

Deadline: As soon as possible

Your mission :

The BIOnanophotonic Systems (BIOS) laboratory at EPFL Switzerland (headed by Prof. Hatice Altug) is looking for a talented & motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on the development of cutting-edge nanophotonic biosensors and bioimaging platforms for cancer research and diagnostic applications.
Main duties and responsibilities include :
In a well-established laboratory, the postdoctoral researcher will explore to introduce new biosensing and imaging systems. Some of the anticipated tasks include :

  • Preparing a research plan.
  • Designing and nanofabricating optimized nanophotonic chips.
  • Reconfiguring optical imaging set-ups and point-of-care devices through incorporation of novel microscopy and spectroscopy concepts.
  • Microfluidics integration.
  • Optimizing bioassays.
  • Handling biological samples.
  • Performing optical/biological experiments.
  • Data analysis.
  • Reporting and disseminating research outcome.

The project will involve collaboration with the University of Lausanne (Department of Immunobiology), the Lausanne Hospital and the AGORA Cancer Research Center.

Your profile :

The successful candidate is expected to hold a PhD degree in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biophysics or a closely related discipline with outstanding academic record indicated by publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and international conferences. In addition, the following qualifications are desired:
  • Extensive experimental experience on optical biosensors, preferably with nanophotonics.
  • Hands-on experience in reconfiguring optical imaging set-ups with microscopy, spectroscopy, and performing optical characterization.
  • Hands-on experience with microfluidics.
  • Experience in surface functionalization chemistry and bioassay development.
  • Experience with biological sample handling and characterization.
  • Experience in cleanroom with nano/microfabrication techniques.
  • Experience in programming user interfaces for devices/instrumentation, optical set-up automation, data extraction (e.g., Python, Matlab, LabVIEW).
  • Experience in data analysis using signal processing tools (also AI, DNN).
  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken) and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Independent, self-driven, creative, solution-oriented, open-minded, flexible and team-player.
We offer :

  • Opportunity to work on multidisciplinary and cutting-edge projects using nanophotonic biosensors, bioimaging, spectroscopy and lab-on-a-chip systems for bioanalytical and biomedical applications.
  • Opportunity to access state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratory resources.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with world-leading cancer researchers and medical doctors through a multidisciplinary consortium funded by Swiss National Science Foundation Sinergia grant.
  • EPFL is an international and top ranking engineering university. It offers a dynamic, stimulating, interdisciplinary, international and friendly working environment, a broad range of scientific training and networking events and also hosts a vibrant entrepreneurial community.
  • EPFL is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates will be recruited based on merit.
Keywords:
Nanophotonics, optical nanobiosensors and bioimaging systems, lab-on-a-chip systems, microarrays, microfluidics, biological samples, diagnostics, cancer research.
Group website:
 https://www.epfl.ch/labs/bios/ – Group leader: Prof. Hatice ALTUG
Representative papers from BIOS:
1- Real-time monitoring of single-cell secretion with a high-throughput nanoplasmonic microarray. Liu et al. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 113955 (2022).
2- Imaging-based spectrometer-less optofluidic biosensors based on dielectric metasurfaces for detecting extracellular vesicles. Jahani et al. Nature Communications. Vol. 12, No.3246 (2021).
3- Rapid and Digital Detection of Inflammatory Biomarkers Enabled by a Novel Portable Nanoplasmonic. Imager. Belushkin et al. Small. Vol. 16, No.1906108 (2020).
4- Advances and Applications of Nanohotonic Biosensors. Altug et al. Nature Nanotechnology. Vol. 17, p.5-16 (2022).
Start date :
As soon as possible
Term of employment :
Fixed-term (CDD)
Work rate :
100%
Duration :
Fixed term (2 years, renewable)
Contact :

Please send your application with the subject line « 2023 Postdoctoral Position» to bios@epfl.ch in a single pdf file containing following information: cover letter, CV, transcript, list of publications, and contact details of at least three referees.
Reference :
Job Nb 2742

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