Postdoctoral Researcher/Technician in the Laboratory of Chemical Nanotechnology (Prof. Nako Nakatsuka): Nanoscale Biosensors for Parkinson’s Disease

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.
Thanks to the Sandoz Family Foundation Grant, the Laboratory of Chemical Nanotechnology (CHEMINA) will be hiring a postdoc/technician for a 3-year focused project with the vision of quantifying biomarkers in a clinical study for Parkinson’s disease. Join our vision of translating chemical biosensors from the lab to the clinic to impact the lives of patients.
Your mission :

To build an automated, multiplexed biosensing system that would enable screening of biomarkers in >300 patient clinical samples we will receive in collaboration with a medical university in the Netherlands.

Main duties and responsibilities include :
- Lead this project on automated chemical biosensors independently and execute milestones set for each year based on the grant.
- Communicate the research performed at internal meetings as well as at conferences and through publications in high-impact scientific journals
- Be a pro-active member, contributor, and manager in the lab as a senior member of a starting research group
- Contribute to teaching and mentorship in the lab of PhD and Master’s students

Your profile :
- Either a Master’s or PhD degree with a proven track record in executing high-impact research through either publications or industry experience.
- Strong analytical capacity for solving problems and driving technological developments.
- Skills of direct interest include prior experience with electronic biosensors, analytical measurements, robotics and automation, software programming (Python).
- Excellent organizational skills are required (project management).
- Sense of responsibility, motivation, drive, and team-oriented mindset (supervision).
- Fluency in English (both oral and written expression)

We offer :
- An Innovative Research Team: immerse yourself in a new dynamic group led by a young faculty invested in the growth of every member.
- Multidisciplinary Research in an International Group: experience a group that works at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and neuroscience.
- An inspiring and creative research environment: enjoy unparalleled access to scientific resources and cutting-edge technologies at the stunning Campus Biotech, a neuroscience hub in Geneva equipped with top-tier platforms for brain research.
- A supportive work environment: join passionate teammates who value open communication

Start date :
September 1 2024 (earlier starts can be discussed)

Term of employment :
Fixed-term (CDD)

Work rate :
100%

Remark :
Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup’s website will be considered. Files sent by agencies without a mandate will not be taken into account.

Reference :
Job Nb 3310

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