Electrowetting researcher for life science technologies

Initial 6 month freelance contract + extensions

Leuven, Belgium

In this assignment the selected candidate will be contributing to concept formulations for novel devices for our life science application demands.

The assignment
We are looking for a scientist/engineer with knowledge of electrowetting platforms and related topics. The candidate will:

• Contribute to concept formulations for novel devices for the life science application demands
• Perform analytical calculations and multidisciplinary simulations to evaluate concepts of devices and systems and perform the device design accordingly.
• Design device measurement schemes and perform multidisciplinary measurements to test the functionality of microfluidic devices for certain assays.
• Work effectively in simultaneous projects, adapting to new projects, following timelines agreed with customers and report the results internally and externally.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and biologist.

Required knowledge and skills

• You have a PhD degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience,
• You have solid theoretical understanding of the physics involved in electrowetting.
• You have practical experience with devices using those techniques.
• You are skilled in modelling and simulation, such as COMSOL or ANSYS.
• You are a team player.
• You are fluent in English and have good communication skills.