A two-year post-doctoral position is available at the Laboratory for Processing of Advanced Composites (LPAC, Institute of Materials, EPFL).

Subject:

The objective is to develop parylene-based multilayer barrier films for the encapsulation of future active implants that are minimally invasive, durable and biointegrated, in close collaboration with the Laboratory for Soft Bioelectronic Interfaces (LSBI-EPFL) and the Swiss company Comelec.

Task:

Focus of the postdoctoral activity will be on the development of a robust accelerated aging protocol based on a novel ultrasensitive permeation measurement method. The research work will also include detailed analyses and modeling of the process-structure-property relations for the multilayer film architectures.The candidate must possess a solid background in physical chemistry and/or materials science, with an excellent knowledge of transport phenomena, interfacial chemistry and corrosion of metals, and a genuine interest for multiphysics modeling.

He or she will integrate and actively collaborate with a team of specialists in processing and characterization of flexible thin film devices and will be responsible for:

• the development and implementation of a novel permeation measurement method;
• the creation of a robust protocol for accelerated testing of soft implantable electronics;
• the experimental characterization of the microstructure of the multilayer films and their mechanical and diffusion barrier properties using state of the art methods;
• the optimization of the multilayer structure in view of its application to soft bioelectronic devices. Mastering of the English language is also required.

Application:

Please send your application with the subject line «Postdoctoral position on multilayer thin film devices» to yves.leterrier@epfl.ch

A single pdf file containing all the required information (incomplete applications will not be considered). It shall include a motivation letter, a detailed CV and the names and contact details of three reference persons.

Further information available in the following document: « LPAC-EPFL Postdoctoral position on multilayer thin film devices.pdf »