Postdoc - in Vivo Optoelectronics Application and Verification

Postdoc - in Vivo Optoelectronics Application and Verification

EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

Geneva, Switzerland

Mission

The Postdoc will contribute to the development and verification of an optoelectronic therapy for bladder dysfunction.

More specifically, he/she will be responsible for overseeing the in vivo testing, optimization and functional verification of optoelectronic devices based on µLED’s assembled on compliant substrates.

The Postdoc will join a multidisciplinary team including micro-/neuro- technologists, neuroscientists, and molecular biologists.

We are looking for an excellent candidate with a high level of motivation, independence and capacity for teamwork.

Main duties and responsibilities

In this position, the Postdoc will have a broad set of responsibilities including:

• Lead the optimization, application and verification of an optoelectronic implant for bladder dysfunction in rodent models;
• Collect and analyse electrophysiological and behavioural data;
• Histologically evaluate tissue following chronic implantation;
• Work independently and as part of a collaborative team to plan and execute experiments;
• Maintain knowledge of published developments in research field and recommend alternative strategies;
• Plan and organize workload to meet project milestones and timelines;
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of experimental methods and outcomes in lab books and written reports;
• Communicate research updates and outcomes effectively through verbal presentations at lab meetings and conferences;
• Contribute to scientific publications as well as to patents.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, neuroengineering, or related field;
• Relevant experience in preclinical neuroscience using implanted interfaces;
• Expertise in electrophysiology techniques, including in vivo recordings of neuronal activity (local field potentials), EMG recordings;
• Experience with complex surgical and behavioural techniques in rodent models;
• Familiarity with optogenetics (preferred);
• Working knowledge of histological methods and fluorescent microscopy (preferred);
• Open minded, proactive, problem-solving attitude with strong sense of ownership and drive;
• Ability to work in an independent manner, while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment;
• Efficient, flexible, with strong organizational and time management skills;
• Fluency in oral and written English (C1) is a must, French is a plus.