Postdoctoral Fellow in Wearable Healthcare Devices: ETH Zurich is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Microneedle Engineering for Wearable Healthcare Devices to join a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team focused on designing and testing microneedle concepts for continuous extraction of interstitial fluid for medical diagnostics and therapeutic monitoring. The position emphasizes innovative wearable technologies that promise minimally invasive biomarker analysis.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Microneedle Engineering for Wearable Healthcare Devices
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Microneedle Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Wearable Technology |
| Location | ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science or closely related field |
| Preferred Qualification | Experience with tissue characterization techniques |
| Job Type | Fixed-term (100%) |
Job Description
- Design and manufacture microneedles using biocompatible materials.
- Analyze mechanical stability, skin penetration, and host matrix effects.
- Demonstrate interstitial fluid (IF) extraction over prolonged periods.
- Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, including biosensor developers and clinical partners.
- Prepare manuscripts, reports, and presentations to disseminate findings.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a single merged PDF document through the ETH online portal:
- Motivation letter (max 1 page)
- Detailed CV
- Transcripts of all degrees including ranking information (in English)
- Contact information for at least three references
- Representative published research work (papers, thesis if possible)
Please title your application PDF with your last name and initials, along with the application date (e.g., name_application). Applications should not be sent via email.
Last Date to Apply
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. The earliest starting date for the position is July 1st, 2025.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Andreas Güntner at andregue@ethz.ch.
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