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 our Microfluidic Platforms division, we are looking for an immediate hire at our location: Freiburg im Breisgau

Master student/Master thesis Microfluidic / Lab-on-a-Chip (m/f/x)

Your Tasks

  • The goal of this project is to evaluate and study the sample partitioning process, with a particular focus on the roles of capillary and centrifugal forces, as well as the geometry of the microstructured cavities in the microfluidic cartridge.
  • Evaluation and characterization of the fluidic behavior in microstructured cavities
  • Optimization of the design of microstructured cavities
  • Layout and simulation of microfluidic cartridges
  • Laboratory experiments and testing of the fluidic functionality of the microfluidic cartridges

Your profile

  • Currently a master student in a STEM field, such as Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related disciplines
  • Basic knowledge of fluidic dynamics, particular-ly microfluidics.
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solid-Works) is advantageous
  • Basic laboratory experience and the ability to follow experimental protocols
  • Curiosity to learn and creativity
  • Good communication skills in English

Our offer to you

    • Flexible working hours
    • Option for a final thesis
    • Excellent support
    • A young and dynamic team
    • An attractive workplace in a modern, excellently equipped research institute that is close to industry
    • Participation in first-class health programmes such as Hansefit
    • Subsidy for meals
    • Subsidies for public transport

    Your Application

    Mr. Yu-Kai Lai at Yu-Kai.Lai@Hahn-Schickard.de will be pleased to answer any question you may have.

    If you are interested, please send us your complete application documents (motivation letter/resume+CV/certificates/transcript of records), stating the reference number 24/3200/44 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