Postdoctoral Researcher in the Laboratory of Chemical Nanotechnology (Prof. Nako Nakatsuka)

Mission

• Develop a high-throughput biosensing platform leveraging focal molography to quantify blood-based biomarkers in donor/human samples, enabling early detection decades before symptom onset.
• Establish focal molography as a robust biosensing platform for detecting Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers in blood while acting as the bridge between academia, industry, and clinical partners. By the end of the two-year project, the goal is to implement this technology for high-throughput screening of clinical samples of patients.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Lead the development and validation of the biosensing platform, optimizing detection of protein aggregates in patient-derived blood samples.
• Execute project milestones and coordinate with industrial and clinical collaborators.
• Conduct high-impact research, disseminating results through scientific publications and conferences.
• Supervise and mentor PhD and Master’s students in the CHEMINA lab.
• Be a pro-active member, contributor, and manager in the lab as a senior member of a new research group.

Profile

• PhD (or nearing completion of) in biophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering, analytical chemistry, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in biosensing and molecular interaction studies
• Strong analytical capacity for solving problems and driving technological developments.
• Skills of direct interest include experience with data analysis (Python), and protein assays for Alzheimer’s disease
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and project management experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Sense of responsibility, motivation, drive, and team-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written expression).

We offer

• Innovative Research Team: Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and international research group led by a young faculty invested in the growth of every member.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with leading academic and industrial partners at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and neuroscience.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities and Creative Environment: Conduct research at the Campus Biotech, a neuroscience hub in Geneva with access to top-tier platforms for brain research.
• Professional Development: Engage in mentorship, leadership, and teaching opportunities with a highly supportive and collaborative research team that values open science and communication.
• Competitive salary and excellent working conditions - more information can be found on our website ( www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/bas.&h') p o i n t;. )

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