Starting: Date / Flexible
Duration: 6 months
About the Wyss:
The Wyss Institute’s mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate ground-breaking technologies into commercial products that solve big problems. We support research that universities, companies, and venture capital firms don’t fund because they view it as too risky. We prefer to use the word “challenging,” and we love challenges. For more information discover our technologies, catch up on our recent news, or watch our latest videos.
Role Description:
The Wyss is looking for a talented individual to be involved in various aspects of microchip assembly and fabrication. In this role you will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge microfabrication technologies and processes.
In This Role You Will:
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to design, develop, and implement solutions across various stages of electrochemical biosensor development.
- Have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in biological assays, electrochemistry, and microfabrication processes.
- Analyze time-/frequency-domain signals to optimize sensor performance and participate in algorithm development to identify patterns and draw conclusions.
- Support data analysis and reporting utilizing machine learning based approaches to interpret electrochemical signal responses, including signal processing and statistical analysis, to improve sensor performance metrics.
- Present key findings with other team members during meetings
- Attend regular meetings, training sessions, symposiums, as needed.
- Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
What you’ll need:
- Enrolled in a BA/BS program in Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field;
- Background in bioengineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or closely related discipline
- Experience in programming languages e.g. Python, MATLAB, etc.
- Strong interest in applied technologies. Should demonstrate basic engineering principles knowledge and eagerness to apply them to real world scenarios.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Wyss Institute’s community values of courage, collaboration, innovation, impact, diversity, and respect through actions, interactions, and communications with others
Preferred:
- Experience working with signal processing and machine learning techniques.
- Experience working with biosensor systems / data, is not required but preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, with excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to approach problems in a detailed manner while maintaining the big picture.
- Strong interpersonal, and communication skills;
Where You Can Apply:
Applications, assembled as a single PDF file, should contain a complete resume and a cover letter describing research interests, goals, and why you would be a good fit for this program. Applications should be sent to faculty_postdocs@wyss.harvard.edu using the subject line “Microchip Fabrication”.
Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.