Dielectric Spectroscopy (PhD)
Description:
The available position is that of PhD Student in the field of "Dielectric Spectroscopy". The main tasks associated with this position are:
- the development of novel measurement methods and advanced applications
- the development of prototypes, documentation, etc.
Place:
IT'IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and Commencement:
As arranged
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Computational Thermo- / Electro-Dynamics for Cancer Treatment (PhD)
Description:
The focus of this PhD project will be on the development of novel tools and techniques enabling fast and accurate thermal modeling based on MRI data, mainly addressing the following applications, effective patient-specific Hyperthermia cancer treatment planning by coupled EM and thermal simulations, development of new RF related safety standards, and the task may also include fast conversion methods of MRI data into 3D computational models of the human body.
Place:
IT'IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and Commencement:
3-4 years from as arranged.
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Development of a Multiphysics Framework (PhD)
Description:
This PhD project will focus on creating a multiphysics environment suitable for the flexible coupling of different solvers and extending our existing range of solvers. Additional tasks will include the development of visualization pipelines and optimized solutions for specific application problems. Parallelization and hardware accelerated computing are other potential fields of work.
Place:
IT'IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and Commencement:
3-4 years from as arranged.
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MR Safety of Implanted Medical Devices (PhD)
Description:
The main objectives of this PhD project are the characterization of the potential danger of implants during MR examinations and the development of concepts to reduce potential RF coupling/EMC.
Place:
IT'IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and Commencement:
3-4 years from as arranged.
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Senior Scientist Position in Biophysics / Bioelectromagnetics
Description:
To develop research programs, intersecting one or more areas including Detection, Treatment, Drug Delivery and Bone Tissue Engineering focusing on the therapeutic applications of electromagnetic fields. Skills in biology, bioelectromagnetics, bioelectrophotonic, advanced imaging or tissue engineering, will be considered.
Place:
Laboratory SIGMA_LIM, recently joint lab of XLIM and SPCTS, Limoges, France
Duration and Commencement:
As arranged and soon as possible
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Project Leader (Eng./Phys.) in Electromagnetic Exposure Technology
Description:
Project Leader for the "Risk Assessment / Medical Applications" research unit of the IT'IS Foundation. The main tasks of this position are planning and execution of R&D projects in the field of bioelectromagnetics, development of exposure technology for biomedical laboratory studies, focusing on the health risk assessment and therapeutic applications of EMF, scientific support for our various research partners, acquisition of new projects, and guidance of PhD students.
Place:
IT’IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and commencement:
3-4 years from as arranged.
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Scientific Coordinator
Description:
To assist in the organization and management of the ever-increasing number of projects that IT'IS is taking part in, we seek an addition to our administrative team of a Scientific Coordinator with PhD and/or research experience in biology, medicine and related fields.
Place:
IT’IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and commencement:
As arranged and soon as possible.
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PostDoc (Eng./Phys.) in Electromagnetic Exposure Technology
Description:
The main tasks of this position are planning and execution of R&D projects in the field of bioelectromagnetics, development of exposure technology for biomedical laboratory studies, focusing on the health risk assessment and therapeutic applications of EMF, scientific support for our various research partners, and acquisition of new projects.
Place:
IT’IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and commencement:
As arranged.
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Antenna Development for On-body and In-body Communications (PhD)
Description:
The aim of this PhD project is to develop antennas for on-body and even in-body devices, with a special focus on maintaining radiation efficiency and an application-specific radiation pattern within human tissues. At the same time, unwanted RF exposure of the tissue surrounding the antenna and the resulting energy loss shall be minimized.
Place:
IT’IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and commencement:
3-4 years from as arranged.
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Computational Thermo- / Electro-Dynamics for Cancer Treatment (PhD)
Description:
The focus of this PhD project will be on the development of novel tools and techniques enabling fast and accurate thermal modeling based on MRI data, mainly addressing the following applications, effective patient-specific Hyperthermia cancer treatment planning by coupled EM and thermal simulations, development of new RF related safety standards, and the task may also include fast conversion methods of MRI data into 3D computational models of the human body.
Place:
IT’IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and commencement:
3-4 years from as arranged.
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Development of a Multiphysics Framework (PhD)
Description:
This PhD project will focus on creating a multiphysics environment suitable for the flexible coupling of different solvers and extending our existing range of solvers. Additional tasks will include the development of visualization pipelines and optimized solutions for specific application problems. Parallelization and hardware accelerated computing are other potential fields of work.
Place:
IT’IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and commencement:
3-4 years from as arranged.
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MR Safety of Implanted Medical Devices (PhD)
Description:
The main objectives of this PhD project are the characterization of the potential danger of implants during MR examinations and the development of concepts to reduce potential RF coupling/EMC.
Place:
IT’IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and commencement:
3-4 years from as arranged.
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Simulation of FUS Induced Blood-Brain-Barrier Opening (PhD)
Description:
This PhD project will focus on simulating high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) induced opening of the blood-brain barrier and targeted drug delivery - a relatively novel medical technique. A simulation environment will be developed capable of computing ultrasound propagation, micro-bubble cavitation, pressure induced flow and transport variations as well as the resulting biological consequences and effects. Interaction with medical and biological experts will be possible and close contacts to other research groups in the field will have to be maintained throughout the project. Novel numerical techniques and mathematical models will have to be developed and implemented.
Place:
IT’IS Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society, Zurich, Switzerland
Duration and commencement:
3-4 years from as arranged.
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