Postdoctoral Researcher in Hydrogel Acoustic Metamaterials

Postdoctoral Researcher in Hydrogel Acoustic Metamaterials

EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

Lausanne, Switzerland

Job description

For the 1 postdoc position starting between 2026 fall and 2027 spring, we are seeking a candidate with experience in microfluidics, microfabrication, stimulus-responsive hydrogels, ultrasonics and acoustic metamaterials (acoustic crystals). The candidate should have solid experience in the development of hydrogel acoustic metamaterials.

At the Laboratory for Bio-Iontronics (BION), our mission is to make bioiontronic systems for biointerfaces and hybrid intelligent systems. To that end, we are interested in developing droplet-based iontronic systems, termed dropletronics, with key functions of embodied energy, logic control, stimulus responsiveness, and therapeutic delivery, enabling interactive communication with biology.

Profile

• PhD in materials science, microengineering, or bioengineering;
• Experience with polymer characterisation and ultrasonics is required;
• More than 2 peer-reviewed publications;
• Prior experience in cleanroom manufacturing and iontronics is a plus;
• Strong experimental skills and a practical and hands-on mindset;
• High level of motivation for interdisciplinary academic research;
• Independent, self-driven, creative, solution-oriented, open-minded, team-player, and collaborative;
• Fluency in English (French is a plus);
• Enthusiasm in sports is a plus.

Main duties and responsibilities

As a postdoc, you will be expected to:

• Have full responsibility for your own research;
• Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators;
• Experiment design and execution;
• Analyse and interpret experimental results;
• Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals;
• Present at international conferences;
• Supervise student projects and basic administrative support.