Postdoc position in research and teaching of Lab-on-a-chip applications in Zürich

100%, Zurich, temporary

Do you have a strong background in microfluidics and/or tissue engineering and are excited about lab-on-a-chip applications? Do you have a passion for teaching and are interested in using new technologies to support and improve how students can learn more effectively? If so, we have the perfect position for you!

This position is part of the Future Learning Initiatve at ETH Zurich and aims to improve student learning in microfluidcs and lab-on-a-chip applications through augmented reality tools. It also entails cutting edge reserach on tumor-on-a-chip devices.

We are seeking a talented postdoctoral researcher for research in lab-on-a-chip applications and the support of a new practical lab course on microfluidics using Augmented Reality tools. A newly designed AR program has been established that will be applied in a practical course in microfluidics for tissue engineering. The project is highly interdisciplinary and the candidate will work with scientists in computer sciences, learning sciences and biomedicine. Furthermore, research on novel tumor-on-a-chip devices will be carried out.

Start date: from 1st of August

The applicant should be passionate about teaching and excited to include new technologies, ideally bringing expertise in computer programming. Furthermore, the applicant should be highly knowledgeable and experienced in microfluidics, microfluidic device fabrication techniques, tissue engineering and cell culture as well as computational fluid modeling.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.