Research engineer in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on acoustic microfluidic systems

Description of the workplace 

The position is tied to the research group within Nanobiotechnology where the activities are focused on microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip technology. The division has a leading position in acoustofluidics research with a focus on both basic fluid physics of acoustic fields and applications of acoustofluidics in the life sciences: Nanobiotechnology and Lab-on-a-chip.

The research is closely linked to the medical faculty within both preclinical and clinical projects with the aim of developing new technology for sorting, manipulating, and analyzing cells and other biological particles. The research is carried out in laboratories both at LTH and at the Biomedical Center at Lund University. The division also operates an infrastructure resource that supports the development of microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip systems for research groups at Lund University. Within the research group, we work closely together, we are generous with ideas, and share our knowledge.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. 
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Work duties 

As a research engineer, you will mainly work with the development of methods and new technology within experimental studies of basic physical phenomena related to standing ultrasound waves in microfluidic systems. In the project we will develop new types of acoustic resonators to handle cells in microfluidics systems with the aim of separating, imaging, and collecting subgroups of blood cells and biological nanoparticles from blood samples using ultrasound. Some teaching such as lab instructor or occasional lectures may be included in the duties.

The duties include:

• Work with platforms for experimental physics in collaboration with theorists
• Responsible for lab and technical equipment
• Build a microfluidic system with pumps, valves, control electronics and software
• Microscopy and image analysis
• Handling of blood samples and cultured cells
• Co-author academic publications and illustrations
• Present research results at scientific conferences
• Assist in supervising students working in a degree project and doctoral students
• Work on applying for external research funding
• Administration linked to the tasks above

Qualifications  

Required qualifications for the position are:

• to have a PhD degree, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position
• being able to work independently with technical development
• to have the capacity to co-author scientific publications
• extensive experience of working with experimental acoustofluidics, i.e. the interaction between sound and fluids
• experience with development of ultrasound electronics
• experience in the development and automation of electronic equipment for measurements and control of experiments
• documented advanced knowledge and skills in LabView
• to be solution-oriented and with very good collaboration skills
• to have very good oral and written proficiency in English

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• to have carried out postdoctoral work in acoustofluidics
• experience in multidisciplinary projects
• experience in international cooperation projects
• experience from working in industry
• experience of working with biological material
• experience as an educator at a university or college
• university pedagogic training

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. 

Further information 

Employment is for an indefinite term with a scope of 100 per cent of full time starting 2024-08-16 or by agreement. 

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificates or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

We are looking forward to receiving your application!