About Elvesys:

Our vision

A major technological revolution is underway in the world of biotechnology, which is accelerating progress in medicine like never before. Microfluidics is one of the cornerstones of this revolution.

Our mission

To develop microfluidic instruments to enable researchers around the world to go beyond the state of the art in their scientific fields.

Our company

Elvesys is a young innovative company of 50 people created by 3 young PhDs in microfluidics. We are passionate, selective and demanding. In return, we offer you a dynamic and challenging work environment, and the possibility of career and personal development with no other limits than your own.

Our culture

➔ No bread-and-butter work here. We act! We think like generals and act like wildlings. We always seek to innovate in a way no one else would. Our vision and our passion drive us, as well as our clan and our mission.

➔ No single player either, we care about and for one another. Together, we are crossing an ocean to fulfill our mission – only sticking together will let us withstand the storms!

IMPORTANT: You must not have spent time in France more than 12 months during the 3 past years.

About the PhD position

A PhD at Elvesys has nothing to do with a typical PhD. You will be immersed in a start-up with a strong entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.

Your mission

To bring a new product to the market before the end of your PhD. Besides the science, you will learn how to identify a market, get in touch with end-users, and translate their needs and requirements into a real product that can be sold by our brand Elveflow.

This experience will allow you to learn the basics of entrepreneurship and market-driven research.

The scientific project

Development and implementation of closed loop microfluidic circuits for new generation Imaging Flow Cytometry, including instrumentation surpassing the state-of-the-art with high precision pressure control for the delivery of cell samples in suspension. Development of a microfluidic system for flow-through surface functionalization of microdevices with novel polymers having refractive index matching that of water.

Your profile to become the rockstar of the team

➔ You have a masters degree (or equivalent) in engineering (mechatronics, robotics, engineering physics etc.)

➔ Fluency in English

➔ Ideally experience with one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of control theory, implementation

• Python

• Process chemistry

• CFD simulations

• 3D CAD

➔ Ideally knowledge of French, but not required.

➔ You are scientifically rigorous, creative and practical.

➔ You can think “outside the box” to find simple solutions to complicated problems, you are not afraid to tackle complex problems.

➔ You don’t like routine, and you’re able to quickly adapt to changes in direction.

➔ You want a job that makes sense, want to see the outcome of your PhD in the real world and not only on a lab shelf.

➔ At Elvesys, we like: Action; creative, autonomous and curious people, team players. Those who act more than they talk, people who challenge themselves and yet care about others. Those who question themselves, those who want an intense and contrasted life. Those who bring us treats.

Why should you join us?

Because you want to conduct your PhD in a stimulating environment and to create new marketable microfluidic innovations!

How to apply?

Applications will be accepted via the NEXTSCREEN recruitment website. Please feel free to contact us in advance directly via partnership@elvesys.com if you are interested in the position or have any questions.

For the application, please prepare one PDF including:

• Detailed CV

• Motivation letter (max. 2 pages). The motivation letter should indicate two or more previous mentors or collaborators.

Further details will be available on the NEXTSCREEN website, starting October 15th, project 9.

Recruitment calendar

Deadline for applications: January 31st, 2024

Remote evaluation and interviews: February 1st – 28th 2024

Start date of the fellowship: March 2024

https://www.nextscreen-msca.eu/application/