Welcome to Hahn-Schickard: The research center for innovative microsystems technology. With a team of over 300 employees, we transform ideas into cross-industry solutions - from conception to production at four locations in Baden-Württemberg. At our Freiburg site, the emphasis is on developing analytical solutions in microsystems technology, particularly for point-of-care diagnostics.
For the area of Microfluidic Platforms in Freiburg, we are looking for an Assist. Student/ Master Thesis Student, starting from 01.04.2026 or later, for
Automated Filling of Flow Cells for Nanopore Sequencing using Centrifugal Microfluidics (m/w/d)
Aim of the thesis
- For nanopore sequencing, flow cells have to be loaded manually which delays analysis and may disrupt delicate pores rendering them unusable.
- The goal of this project is to design a prototype for the automated loading of MinION Flow Cells for nanopore sequencing.
Your Tasks
- Iterative Fluidic Design: You will use Solid-Works and network simulation tools to design a microfluidic chip for automated filling of flows cells for sequencing.
- Validation of Fluidic Design: You will use optical test setups to evaluate fluid flow and nanopore sequencing of DNA samples to validate the functionality of your design.
- Data Analysis: You will analyze nanopore sequencing data using bioinformatic tools
Your profile
- Studies: Microsystems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, or other STEM discipline.
- Skills: Knowledge of either fluid mechanics or biology, and an interest to broaden knowledge across both fields.
- Work Style: Proactive and team-oriented
- Language: English or German
Our offer to you
- A motivated and interdisciplinary research environment
- Practical experience with nanopore sequencing, from laboratory work to downstream bioinfor-matic evaluation
- Flexible working hours and collaboration with experienced researchers at Hahn-Schickard and IMTEK
- Participation in first-class health programmes such as Hansefit
- Subsidy for meals
- Subsidies for public transport
Your Application
Mrs. Caitlin Turney will be pleased to answer any question you may have.
Caitlin.Turney@hahn-schickard.de / Tel.: +49 761 203-98720
If you are interested, please send us your complete application documents (motivation letter/resume+CV/certificates/transcript of records), stating the reference number 26/3250/10 in a complete PDF document and naming the job portal here online via the application form.
The decision is made directly by the division.
Ihre Ansprechpartnerin
Frau Antigoni Zouridaki
Kontakt
Hahn-Schickard-Gesellschaft für angewandte Forschung e.V.
Georges-Köhler-Allee 103
79110 Freiburg im Breisgau
Personal-FR@Hahn-Schickard.de
0761 203 73200