Research Engineer in Microfabrication / Microfluidics / Optical Biosensing (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

Development of microfluidic modules used in optical biosensing applications and participation to european project MULTILAB.

Activity

-The framework of the activities are : 1. The ongoing European Multilab project (https://multilab-project.eu/); 2. A collaboration with the biology platform at Dijon University Hospital; 3. A participation in other projects related to microfluidics manufacturing is also possible.
- Cleanroom lithography (resist mold preparation) and soft lithography (PDMS molding)
- Fabrication and testing of microfluidic modules, optimization of design and manufacturing steps. Quality control.
- Use of fluorescence microscopy to quantify protein/ligand molecular recognition under flow. Performance of streptavidin/biotin biosensing experiments, or other model systems.
- Technical collaboration with Multilab project partners, including the delivery of microfluidic modules.
- Processing of experimental data, writing of reports and sections of deliverable reports.
- Microfluidic flow simulation (COMSOL or other software)

Your Profil

Skills

We are looking for a candidate highly motivated for both academic research and engineering with a Master or engineer degree in Physics, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, and a significant experience in micro-nano-fabrication techniques, including microfluidics prototyping.
Knowledge in biosensing and surface chemical functionalization would be appreciated.
Fluency in English is also required, as well as good communication and reporting capabilities. Fluency in French is an asset.

Your Work Environment

The position will be located in laboratory ICB, Dijon. The ICB laboratory is a joint research unit (UMR6303) of the CNRS and Université Bourgogne Europe https://icb.cnrs.fr/ with 6 scientific departments covering various themes in physics, photonics, nanosciences, physical chemistry and materials science.
The successful candidate will report to the Nanosciences department located in Dijon and will utilize the resources of the nanofabrication center at the laboratory's ARCEN-CARNOT platform. He/she will work under the supervision of Dr. Ing. L. Markey, the project's scientific lead, and will benefit from the daily support of the nanofabrication center's members. He/she will work as part of a team with L.Markey, A. Leray and a future intern.
The position is available on September 1st, 2026.

Constraints and risks

Applicants should provide a CV, University transcripts, a short cover letter, and the contact details of references (Professor, Supervisors).
The selection process will initially take place online, but the final stage will be held in person at ICB Dijon.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

3100 €/month gross, depending on experience

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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