PhD Candidate in Medical Engineering

• English

Are you a talented and innovative person who would like to contribute to the next generation of implantable sensor systems for medical devices? If so, you are invited to apply for a 3-year position in a Research Fellowship as PhD Candidate in Medical Engineering at the Division of Physiology, University of Oslo.

We are seeking a candidate for a doctoral degree to work on an exciting project involving wireless pressure sensor technology; the ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Informatics, or Neuroscience, with experience on topics such as biomedical engineering, mechatronics, microelectronics, biophysics, and sensors technology. Under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Jean-Luc Boulland and Dr. Eis Annavini, the candidate will develop and test new simulations, prototypes for an implantable sensor system, and analysis pipelines. Assembly of small electronics will be done at E-lab in the Department of Physics at the University of Oslo. The prototypes that will meet the requirements will then be tested in vivo and later in a clinical trial. This will be together with Dr. Mark Züchner (senior consultant in Neurosurgery) and Thomas Glott (senior consultant in Physical Medicine). The candidate will provide technical assistance during these trials for proper use of the prototype, data acquisition and later data analysis. Therefore, the candidate will be exposed to a stimulating environment with experts in different scientific and medical fields. More information about the research group can be found at here

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the field of biomedical technology, then we encourage you to apply for this PhD position.

The fellowship period is 3 years; however, the candidate will have the opportunity to discuss with their supervisors the possibility to extend that to a fourth year. This entails a compulsory workload of 25% that consists of teaching and supervision duties, and research assistance. It is also dependent on the teaching needs of the faculty.

The research fellow must take part in the University’s/ Faculty’s/ Department’s approved PhD program and is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. The main purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

• applicants must hold a Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent in Physics, Engineering, Informatics, or Neuroscience with a minimum grade B (ECTS grading scale). The Master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

In addition, it is an advantage to have at least one of the following experiences:

• PCB design and assembly
• Previous programming experience
• Experience with wireless communication
• Experience with sensor systems for biomedical applications
• Biomedical signal processing and analysis
• Soft matter and living tissue modeling

The project entails collaborating with experts in different disciplines; hence good communication skills within an international workplace and the ability to work effectively in a team are preferred.

Preferred skills: 

• Interest in healthcare technology and medical devices
• Experience in programming in C/C++, Python, and/or MATLAB
• Experience working with Embedded systems
• Experience working with bare die chips
• Experience in using simulation software like Simulink in MATLAB
• Experience with 3D CAD design
• Experience with prototyping and fabrication

• salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research fellow, (position code 1017)
• attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
• attractive interdisciplinary and international working environment

The application must include:

• cover letter statement of motivation and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions, and academic work)
• copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• A complete list of publications and academic works
• list of 2 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link: “Apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the eventual “project description” and the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project. Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc. 

Associate ProfessorJean-Luc Boulland, tlf: 22851503, e-post: [email protected]

Head Engineer Eis Annavini, tlf: 22851201, e-post: [email protected]

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Institute of Basic Medical Sciences overall objective is to promote basic medical knowledge in order to understand normal processes, provide insight into mechanisms that cause illness, and promote good health. The Institute is responsible for teaching in basic medical sciences for the programmes of professional study in medicine and the Master's programme in clinical nutrition. The Institute has more than 300 employees and is located in Domus Medica.

15th April 2024

University of Oslo

Oslo

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Temporary

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