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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Postdoctoral Position in Bio- and Nano-Instrumentation for Cryogenic Scanning Probe Microscopy and Quantum Measurements École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Competitive salary and excellent working conditions. The position is a 1-year CDD contract, renewable, at 100% activity rate. The post is part of a recently funded project.

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Switzerland

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Quantum Materials
Microfabrication
Physics

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About this position

EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) is recruiting a Post-doc / Scientific collaborator in Bio- and Nano-Instrumentation within the EPFL Laboratory for Bio- and Nano-Instrumentation in Switzerland.

The project focuses on developing advanced nanoscale measurement technologies for applications in nanoscience, materials science, and life science. The successful candidate will work on next-generation MEMS probes and instrumentation for cryogenic scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and quantum measurements, with emphasis on multifunctional self-sensing probe technologies for experiments on quantum materials under cryogenic and vacuum conditions.

Core work includes MEMS microfabrication, wafer-scale micro- and nanofabrication, integration of sensing/actuation/electrical functionalities, mechanical/electrical/thermal characterization, and testing under vacuum and cryogenic conditions. The role also involves integration of probes into scanning probe instrumentation, collaboration with academic and industrial partners, publication of results, student supervision, and technology transfer activities.

Applicants should hold a PhD in microengineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics, materials science, or a closely related field. Strong hands-on MEMS or micro/nanofabrication experience is required, together with cleanroom skills such as photolithography, thin-film deposition, etching, metallization, wafer bonding, or thin-film patterning. Experience in AFM/STM, piezoelectric/resistive MEMS, low-noise electrical measurements, or vacuum/cryogenic instrumentation is highly relevant. Excellent English communication, independence, creativity, and problem-solving ability are expected.

The position offers a stimulating international environment at EPFL, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and competitive salary/working conditions. It is a 1-year contract at 100% activity rate, renewable. Applications must be submitted through the online platform and should include a cover letter, CV with publication list, and contact details for three references.

Funding details

Competitive salary and excellent working conditions. The position is a 1-year CDD contract, renewable, at 100% activity rate. The post is part of a recently funded project.

What's required

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 is required, along with practical cleanroom experience such as photolithography, thin-film deposition, plasma or wet etching, metallization, wafer bonding, or thin-film patterning. Applicants should have experience designing and experimentally characterizing micro- or nanoscale devices and at least one of the following: scanning probe microscopy (AFM/STM), piezoelectric/resistive MEMS, low-noise electrical measurements, or vacuum/cryogenic instrumentation. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, independent, collaborative, and English communication skills are expected; quantum materials experience is advantageous but not required.

How to apply

Apply only through the online platform. Submit a brief cover letter (PDF, up to 2 pages), plus one PDF containing your CV with publication list and contact details of 3 references. For questions, contact Professor Georg Fantner at [email protected].

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