Vision to Products 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 a n 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/resumeCV/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