MA Production of microfluidic systems
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.
In cooperation with the Chair of Laser Technology LLT at RWTH Aachen University, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Europe's leading centre for basic and contract research in the field of laser technology, is offering the opportunity to write a thesis in the field of "Biofabrication" on the topic of "Production of microfluidics."
Point-of-care diagnostics offers significant advantages in medical care and enables the rapid and precise detection of pathogens. By using microfluidic systems, tests can be analyzed on site without having to send samples to an external laboratory. For the development and production of small series of such microfluidics, μDLP processes offer a cost-effective alternative to conservative injection moulding processes.
What you will do
- Production of large-area microfluidics
- Validation of the manufacturing process
- Carrying out investigations into the layer-to-layer connection and the overlapping areas of the exposure fields
- Evaluation criteria are the geometric fidelity, reproducibility and printing speed as well as the surface properties of the manufactured components
What you bring to the table
- Motivated students in an advanced Master's programme
- Knowledge in the areas of additive manufacturing
- Basic knowledge of polymer chemistry and confident handling of CAD programmes (preferably SolidWorks)
- Hands-on mentality is an advantage
- Ability to work in a team, strong communication skills and ability to work independently
What you can expect
- A professional and dynamic working atmosphere
- A creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team
- Excellent machinery and equipment
- Exciting and challenging areas of work in applied research
- Freedom to develop your own ideas, projects for your field of study
- Flexible working hours that allow you to combine your studies and professional practice
- Very good travel options (bus, car)
- Exciting seminars, events and team-building measures
The position is limited to the end of the thesis.
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
