PhD in Neurotechnology
Developing next-generation non-invasive neurotechnologies and brain therapies at ETH Zurich.
Best for:Best for highly motivated and creative researchers with a strong background in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or related fields.
Overview
The Neurotechnology Group at ETH Zurich is seeking PhD students to join a newly funded project focused on advancing a breakthrough technology for non-invasive targeted drug delivery to the brain. The project involves developing and translating a novel focused ultrasound-mediated targeted drug delivery platform, which has the potential to treat various neurological disorders. Successful candidates will work on further developing the technology, investigating its therapeutic potential, and contributing to the preparation of first-in-human clinical studies. The project is conducted in close collaboration with several institutions, including the Swiss Epilepsy Clinic and the University Hospital Zurich. The PhD student will be enrolled in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic research environment. The goal of the project is to establish the technology as a clinically applicable therapeutic platform, and the PhD student will play a central role in achieving this objective. The Neurotechnology Group at ETH Zurich provides a unique research environment that integrates various disciplines, including neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and physics.
What you'll do
- Developing next-generation focused ultrasound systems
- Optimizing targeted drug delivery and therapeutic dosing
- Designing custom hardware and software
- Conducting rodent and large-animal neuroscience experiments
- Translating the technology toward clinical application
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Neuroscience, or related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Excellent academic record
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Experimental laboratory experience
- Requires Master's degree
- Open to international applicants
Funding & terms
How to apply
To apply, please submit your application through the online application portal, including a cover letter, CV, transcripts, degree certificates, and contact details of at least two academic referees.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Contact details of referees
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