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Our Laboratory Biomimetic Membranes and Textiles develops novel smart fibers, textiles and membranes for body monitoring, drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. A special focus is to develop physical and numerical skin/body models for the analysis of the interactions between materials and the human skin/body to optimize the protection and ergonomics of wearable system and to ensuring comfort and well-being.
PhD position in Personalized Comfort Systems
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A project duration of 4 years is envisaged to carry out the above research tasks in the form of a PhD project in collaboration with EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. The candidate will perform his/her research at Empa in St. Gallen and will get the PhD degree from EPFL Lausanne (with Prof. Dolaana Khovalyg, Laboratory of Integrated Comfort Engineering). The desired starting date is 1st of October 2024 or upon mutual agreement. The PhD candidate will meet a friendly and supportive team helping with quick integration in the new environment and easing learning experience.
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We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, conducts cutting-edge materials and technology research.
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