Rehabilitation Technology Manager

100%, Singapore, fixed-term

ETH Zurich is one of the leading universities of the world with a strong focus on science and engineering. In 2010 it established the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC) in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF) to do interdisciplinary research on pressing problems.

In collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Duke-NUS, the National Health Group (NHG), National University Health System (NUHS), and SingHealth, SEC is undertaking a research programme on "Future Health Technologies (FHT)". It addresses pressing health challenges by developing a Connected Rehabilation and Assistive Technologies Concept that tackles the increase in patients suffering from chronic diseases such as stroke, as a consequence of a rapidly ageing population, covering the value chain from acute care to patient's private homes. Within this framework we are announcing the following job opening.

Project background

The Connected Rehabilation and Assistive Technologies Module (Module 3) will develop enabling technologies that provide minimally supervised high-quality interventions via a "rehab gym" equipped with clinical intelligence. Available technologies will include new robotic devices and brain-computer interfaces that are tailored to the individuals patient's needs, linking unobtrusive technical assessments  via multiple sensors with interventions in real or virtual environments.

Module 3 will develop and validate new tools for quantifying short-term and long-term rehabilitation outcomes (i.e. via specifically designed wearables, instrumented objects and automated assessments, which potentially interact with an FHT App) (Project 1), delivering rehabilation training at all stages of the rehabilitation process and in a minimally supervised manner (i.e. via new therapy modalities using brain-machine interfaces and virtual reality (Project 2) as well as mobile and wearable rehabilitation robotics (Project 3)) and providing assistance  in permanently impaired patients (i.e via new wearable assistive robotics) (Project 4). We will, for the first time, develop and evaluate a technology-supported therapy and assistance concept for the uppre extremity which spans across the continuum of care, i.e. extending from application at the bedside, to rehabilitation services provided by community centres and finally to patients' homes. The collected data from devices across all projects will enable the identification of biomarks for predicting recovery and treatment response, development of a personalised long-term care concept for stroke patienrs and estimation of social and economic long-term outcomes (i.e. value estimation).

Job description

We are looking for exceptional candidates with demonstrated technological and translational research experience in rehabilitation industry. While working and collaborating directly with our industrial partner, the main task is to support the development and translation of R&D knowledge into rehabilitation solutions.

• Review R&D outcomes on future rehabilitation technology and work with our industrial partner on the planning as well as the execution of the transformation into products and solutions
• Collaborate with our industrial partner's technical team to realize R&D goals for future rehabilitation solutions
• Plan, execute, and monitor projects' deliverables and milestones
• Ensure smooth coordination of the technical deliverables between SEC and our industrial partner

Your profile

• Minimum a Master’s degree in Robotics or a related field. Remuneration shall commensurate with the qualification
• Direct industrial experience in the development of rehabilitation devices, including hardware and software, complying with ISO 13485 as well as IEC 60601
• Experience in leading cross-functional medical product development teams (including software and hardware teams) – preferably rehabilitation robotics
• Research exposure in biomechanical, biomedical, or related fields
• Previous experience in working and/or coordinating with research institutions and/or publications experience
• Excellent management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

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The Singapore-ETH-Centre is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer. All candidates will be evaluated on their merits and qualifications, without regards to gender, race, age or religion.

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Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

•  Cover letter outlining your motivation and experience in the field
•  A comprehensive CV including certificates (e.g. Master's and Bachelor's degree)
•  Transcript of records

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about FHT can be found on our website .Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr Simone Kager, [email protected].

Singapore-ETH Centre

The Singapore-ETH Centre provides a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment to researchers working on diverse themes focussed on sustainable and liveable cities, resilient urban systems, and patient-centric healthcare. The centre is home to a community of over 100 doctoral, postdoctoral and professorial researchers working in three main programmes: Future Cities Laboratory, Future Resilient Systems, and Future Health Technologies.