Phd Position sound Propagation in Bone Conduction - Zurich, Schweiz - University Hospital Zurich Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Beschreibung

• Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery_

• Coordinate, plan and run experiments in our "Biomechanics of Hearing" laboratory on sound propagation in bone conduction hearing
• Develop your own innovative approaches to analyzing and combining multidomain data including volumetric imaging, mechanical stiffness, velocity and acoustic pressure.
• Use of Laser-Doppler measurement equipment, acoustic receiver devices, tensile measurement setup, and CT scanners.
• Close collaboration with PhD students and researchers from EMPA and ETHZ on the formulation and optimization of FEM simulations of the bone conduction hearing.
• Communication of results in academic peerreviewed journals and at scientific meetings.

• A relevant degree with excellent scores in biomedical, medical, mechanical, electrical, acoustic, micro engineering, audiology, biology or other related fields.
• Good knowledge and experience with experimental methods, such as Laser Doppler vibrometry, acoustic measurements or similar.
• Statistical and programming skills (i.e. Matlab, Python, LabView etc.) are very advantageous.
• Good knowledge of written and oral English is necessary; knowledge of German or motivation to learn German is desirable.
• Ability to learn fast and independently as well as in a multidisciplinary scientific team are very welcome.

The project duration is three years, and the employment and salary conditions adhere to the regulations of the University of Zurich and Innosuisse (the Swiss Innovation Agency).