Novel Neural Interface Electrode Technology (m/f/d)

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Novel Neural Interface Electrode Technology (m/f/d) Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): L'Università Friedrich-Alexander di Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) cerca un dottorando o postdoc per sviluppare una tecnologia innovativa di elettrodi intramuscolari EMG, finanziata da un grant ERC. Il progetto mira a creare un elettrodo multi-canale in niobio per migliorare il comfort del paziente e l'accuratezza diagnostica. Le mansioni principali includono la progettazione meccanica, lo sviluppo di processi di microfabbricazione e l'applicazione di metodi di elaborazione del segnale. È richiesta una laurea in ingegneria biomedica, ingegneria elettrica, scienza dei materiali o ingegneria meccanica. Il candidato ideale deve avere interesse per la progettazione meccanica e la microfabbricazione, e deve essere a suo agio in un ambiente clinico. La posizione è a tempo pieno, inizialmente per un anno, con possibilità di estensione. Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) | 100% E13 TV-L | 1 year The n-squared lab (PI: Prof. Alessandro Del Vecchio) and the Chair of Materials Science and Engineering for Metals (WTM, Prof. Stefan Rosiwal) at FAU are jointly recruiting a PhD student or postdoc, funded through a newly awarded ERC Proof of Concept grant, to develop a next-generation intramuscular EMG electrode technology. About the project We're developing a novel multi-channel electrode technology based on niobium, designed to record more information from a single needle insertion than is currently possible with conventional electrodes — with the goal of improving patient comfort and diagnostic yield in neuromuscular assessment. The project spans microfabrication, mechanical design, electrophysiological validation, and a clear pathway toward clinical translation and a planned spin-out company. What you'll do Contribute to mechanical design and microfabrication process development for a novel wire-based electrode array, working closely with our materials science collaborators (PVD/sputtering, laser patterning, SEM/materials characterization) Develop and apply signal processing methods for high-density EMG data Participate in benchtop characterization and in vivo validation studies, including human implantation procedures (this role involves close contact with needles, blood, and clinical/lab safety protocols) Work across two FAU sites (n-squared lab and WTM), bridging neuroscience and materials engineering What we're looking for A degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field (Master's for PhD applicants; PhD for postdoc applicants) Experience or strong interest in mechanical design and/or microfabrication Experience or strong interest in signal processing Comfort working in a lab/clinical environment involving needles and biological samples Ability to work independently across two research groups and take ownership of a cross-disciplinary project Interest in the translational/commercial side of research — we're pursuing a spin-out, and we're looking for someone who wants to help build that, not just publish papers What we offer Full-time (100%) position at E13 TV-L, initially for 1 year through the ERC Proof of Concept grant, with a strong likelihood of extension pending further ERC/follow-on funding Joint supervision by two labs with complementary expertise and full in-house equipment (no dependency on external facilities) A genuine opportunity to be part of a technology's path from lab to spin-out To apply: Send application to nsquared@fau.de Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).