PhD - Lab on Chip Sample Preparation for Next-Generation Molecular Diagnostics
Core
Develop a scalable, cartridge-compatible microfluidic sample-preparation unit operation using magnetic beads for isolating low-abundance biological targets (pathogens, ctDNA, EVs) in next-generation molecular diagnostics workflows.
Role type
PhD researcher (Lab-on-a-Chip/Microfluidics)
Builds
Reusable microfluidic actuation modules and functional prototypes for disposable diagnostic cartridges
Domain
Biomedical engineering, microfluidics, molecular diagnostics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | infrastructure
Required skills
multiphysics simulation (COMSOL), microfluidics design, lab-on-a-chip prototyping, fluid dynamics, experimental quantification
Preferred skills
handling magnetic particles, non-Newtonian fluids, sample preparation for MDx
Technologies
COMSOL, magnetic beads, microfluidic systems
Responsibilities
Conduct literature research on magnetic particle manipulation, develop multiphysics models to optimize particle trajectories, design and develop reusable microfluidic handling modules, create functional prototypes and quantify system performance, translate modeling results into design rules for cartridge integration
Seniority
PhD candidate, independent researcher