Simon Henein

Open Postdoc Position at EPFL / Instant-Lab Instant-Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in advanced flexure-mechanism design . The project focuses on developing a new design and modelling framework for flexure-based mechanisms that can handle multiple performance criteria while remaining robust to manufacturing tolerances. The work is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation and includes an industrial collaboration supported by the Swiss Innovation Agency . The successful candidate will work closely with an industrial partner whose products rely on advanced adjustable-stiffness flexure-based load cells. This opportunity is best suited to candidates with a background in mechanical engineering , mechanism design , modelling , and related areas of materials/structural robustness . The post is physically located in Switzerland at EPFL . No deadline, stipend amount, or detailed eligibility list is stated in the post. Interested applicants should follow the application link provided in the LinkedIn post and review the full vacancy information there.

The Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is recruiting for a fully funded PhD position and a Masters opening. The PhD research will focus on either the fundamentals of crosslinking in vat photopolymerization or microstructure control in vat photopolymerization, with the position based at EPFL Neuchâtel. The preferred start date is December 2025, with an alternative start in February 2026, and the position is funded for 4–4.5 years. The Masters opening, in collaboration with INSTANT-LAB, will address low toxicity crosslinkers for biomedical applications. Candidates for the PhD should have a strong background in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering, and experience with polymers or photopolymerization is preferred. Masters candidates should have relevant undergraduate training and interest in biomedical applications or polymer chemistry. Funding for Masters projects depends on candidate and lab resources. The group also welcomes researchers with external fellowships for PhD or postdoctoral work. Application instructions are provided via the listed links, and candidates must follow them carefully. The group is led by Assistant Professor Daryl Yee, with collaboration from Professor Simon Henein. EPFL is a leading research university in Switzerland, offering a vibrant environment for advanced materials research.