Ph.D. student position in acoustic micromanipulation
In the context of a project entitled “Ultrasound Wave-momentum shaping for precise micromanipulation” funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, we are looking for a Ph.D. student to join our team at EPFL. The project builds upon our recent work on wave-momentum shaping to move objects and aims at developing the method both theoretically and experimentally. We now aim to use wave-momentum shaping to control the motion and rotation of an object, or multiple objects at the same time, using ultrasound and in complex and dynamic media. On the theory side, we would like to explore how to best use all the spatial and frequency degrees of freedom of the field to perform more advanced micromanipulation tasks, and explore further the physics of wave-momentum shaping. On the experimental side, the goal is to scale down the method to operate on-chip, with ultrasonic transducers to shape the motion of microscopic objects such as micro robots, lipid vesicles carrying drugs, small cells or cellular aggregates, or bubbles. It will involve some microfabrication, ultrasonic transducer matrix design, coding, theory, and the development of dedicated electronic and processing tools. Candidate with relevant expertise are encouraged to apply. To start working with us, the Ph.D. student needs to apply and be accepted by one of the EPFL doctoral schools our lab is affiliated with (EDME, EDPY, EDEE or EDMI), before of after being selected by us. Start: 2025, flexible.
Ph.D. student position: Elastic metamaterials for spinal implants
In the context of the MetacMed project (International Training Network), our laboratory will supervise an EPFL Ph.D. thesis carried on at the company Orthosens, which is located close to EPFL in Switzerland. The thesis is about elastic metamaterials applied to spinal implants. More information can be found in the MetacMed open positions webpage. Candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] and [email protected]. The Ph.D. thesis will be offered within the EPFL Mechanical (EDME), or Electrical Engineering (EDEE) doctoral schools. To start working with us, the Ph.D. student needs to apply and be accepted by one of these EPFL doctoral schools, before of after being selected by us. Start: from Fall 2024, flexible.