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Senior Researcher in Microfluidics

We are looking for a post-doc to join our team for work in projects with organs on chips. The project is aimed to develop PDMS free chips with integrated sensors focusing on lung on chip and gut on chip. Therefore, a large portion of this work will be done in 650+ m2 ISO9001-accredited cleanroom facilities allowing microfluidic device fabrication. These projects are realized in close collaboration with our partner – Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre http://www.biomed.lu.lv/en/. The candidate to this position will work, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, on a challenging project in the field of microfluidics combined with optical and electronic sensors for lab on chip devices. Organs on chip will be used to test extracellular vesicle as drug delivery vehicles, microgravity and BSL3.

Cellbox Labs (https://www.cellboxlabs.com/) is one of the top biotech startups from Latvia that develops unique organ on chip technology that enables to create more accurate in-vitro models.

Responsibilities

Microfluidic device concept design starting from first principles
Device fabrication in a cleanroom setting according to the concept designs
Integration of TEER and oxygen sensors in organ on a chip devices
Identify, procure, or develop test equipment, instrumentation, or facilities for characterization of microfluidic applications
Thorough experiment documentation and report preparation
Writing scientific publications and present results in international conferences
Support, supervision and mentoring of PhD students
Work closely together with biology team

Requirements

Essential

PhD in a field related to use of and fabrication of microfluidic devices and uses of these devices obtained not more than 7 years prior to start of the project
Demonstrated expertise in innovative micro- and/or nanofluidics including device design and fabrication
Strong research background in microfluidics methods, design, and fabrication
Experience of 2D and 3D CAD Design for the generation of designs, ideally Solidworks, AutoCAD, Klayout
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional group environment
Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively in a quickly evolving environment
Must be eligible to work and travel in EU without restrictions

Desirable

Experience with cell culturing
Previous sensor development experience is a plus

Benefits

Salary 3500 - 4200 € / month gross salary, (42 000 - 50 400 € per year)
4 week/year paid vacation
Health insurance
Professional and personal development opportunities
Teaching opportunities at University of Latvia

Selection process

Please send your application to gatis.mozolevskis@cellboxlabs.com or use button below and include:

A motivation/application letter
A detailed CV including scientific achievements (publications, conference presentations, awards etc.)
A photocopy of the candidate’s PhD degree

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our institute. We encourage applications from all sections of society. Applications will be treated on first come, first served basis.

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