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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 institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Postdoc position in Nanofluidics

Mission

Are you a beast in the clean room? Join the Quantum Plumbing Lab!


We are looking for a postdoc to lead the development of next-generation nanofluidic devices.

You will join a young and vibrant team at EPFL that combines nanofabrication, advanced microscopy, analytical theory, and numerical simulations to understand how fluids flow at nanometer scales – the frontier where the continuum of hydrodynamics meets the quantum nature of matter.

Main duties and responsibilities

- Lead nanofluidic device fabrication at the Quantum Plumbing Lab.
- Supervise project students for clean room fabrication activities.

Profile

- A PhD that involved substantial microfabrication (clean room) work
- Curiosity and creativity
- Motivation to develop new protocols and to go beyond established methods
- Experience with micro/nanofluidics is a plus, but not a requirement
- Experience with carbon nanotubes and/or 2D materials is a plus, but not a requirement

We offer

- A stimulating and international working environment
- An internationally competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/)
- An appointment up to 4 years
- The opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe
- You will benefit from the infrastructure of CMi – one of Europe’s best clean rooms, and from an all-new clean lab with exclusive space for our team
- The opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students
- Swiss quality of life: lake, mountains, food, and easy travel to anywhere you like

Informations

You are asked to supply the following documents in a single PDF file:
- A brief statement of motivation (max. 1 page),
- Your CV and full list of publications,
- The contact details of 2 – 3 references that are prepared to be contacted.

 

All applications received before December 1st, 2025, will be considered. 

Applications received after that date may be considered if the position is not filled. 

For any further information, please contact our Administrative Assistant: gwenaelle.caccivio@epfl.ch - The Quantum Plumbing Lab

 

 

Contract Start Date : 01.02.2026

Activity Rate : 100,00

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year, renewable 

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