We are looking for excellent candidates for funded PhD Positions in Medical Robotics and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microrobotics. See details below.
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MULTIPLE FUNDED PHD POSTIONS IN MEDICAL ROBOTICS IN NEW ZEALAND
The Microrobotics Research Lab at Massey University, New Zealand is looking for multiple PhD students to work on the development of robotic capsules for gut analysis project. The long-term goal of the project is to develop wireless smart capsules that can travel the entire gut and interact with it to early diagnose gut related diseases. The project covers the multiple areas of robotics such as actuation, sensing, communication, instrumentation, manufacturing and miniaturization.
The PhD scholarships are for 3 years and $35,000.00 NZD/year. Successful candidates will be expected to start by 30th June 2023 (open to negotiation). These funded PhD positions will enable the awardees to interact with the medical technology and nanotechnology communities of New Zealand. The position will provide an opportunity to collaborate with other leading New Zealand universities (e.g., University of Auckland and University of Canterbury) and internationally (University of Sydney, Australia). The students will work with a team that includes engineers, clinicians and commercialisation experts.
Selection Criteria:
- Masters or First-Class Honours degree in mechatronics, electronics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, robotics or any other relevant engineering disciplines
- Experience in robotics projects
- Experience in medical robotics related projects (desirable)
- Experience in scientific publications (desirable)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Drive, enthusiasm, integrity, openness
- Experience with STEM related outreach activities (desirable)
Please send your application as a single PDF file that includes a letter of motivation, CV with publications, copies of degrees and transcripts, and contact details of up to 3 references by email with a subject line “Funded PhD Positions in Medical Robotics” to Dr Ebu Avci (E.Avci@massey.ac.nz). The closing date for applications is 1 NOV 2022.
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN MICROROBOTICS IN NEW ZEALAND
The Microrobotics Research Lab at Massey University, New Zealand is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the development of reconfigurable/programmable microsystems utilising microrobotics approaches such as magnetic, acoustic, light or chemicals. The long-term goal of the project is to develop reconfigurable micro-nano robotic systems to contribute to circular-economy (towards zero waste).
The fellowship is full time for 2 years and a competitive salary will be provided. Successful candidates will be expected to start by no later than 30th June 2023 (open to negotiation). This fellowship will enable the awardee to become a part of New Zealand’s material science and nanotechnology community. The position will provide an opportunity to collaborate with other New Zealand universities and internationally.
Selection Criteria:
- PhD in micro-nano robotics, robotics, electronics, biomedical engineering, mechatronics or any other relevant engineering discipline
- Experience in micro-nano robotics related research
- Experience in research areas such as assembly, swarm, reconfigurable and programmable microrobots (desirable)
- Experience in magnetic manipulation of micro-robots (desirable)
- High quality publication record
- Proven track record of working collaboratively
- Drive, enthusiasm, integrity, openness
- Ability to work in an organised and structured manner without close supervision
- Experience with STEM related outreach activities (desirable)
Please send your application as a single PDF file that includes letter of motivation, CV with publications, copies of degrees, and contact details of up to 3 references by email with a subject line “Postdoctoral Fellowship for Reconfigurable Microrobotics” to Dr Ebu Avci (E.Avci@massey.ac.nz). The closing date for applications is 15 OCT 2022.