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Electrowetting researcher for life science technologies

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Electrowetting researcher for life science technologies

  • Location:

    Leuven

  • Sector:

    ConSol UK IOT & Emerging Technologies

  • Job type:

    Temporary & Contract

  • Salary:

    €35 - €50 per hour

  • Contact:

    Jamie Jenkins

  • Contact email:

    jamie.jenkins@consolpartners.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH413779_1678445335

  • Published:

    9 months ago

  • Duration:

    6 months +

  • Expiry date:

    2023-03-31

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

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.