University of Zurich

Open Opportunities

Head of the department of Bird Migration Research (80-100%) University of Zurich Institute of Environmental Sciences (old) Due to the upcoming retirement of the current jobholer, the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach is looking for a new head of the department of Bird Migration Research (80-100%) starting on 1 December 2021 or by arrangement. Ecology and Evolution, Zoology Post-Doc Position

Engineering biological neural networks on high density CMOS based microelectrode arrays ETH Zurich Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB) The fundamental mechanisms of information processing in the brain are still poorly understood due to the high complexity of the brain. We tackle this challenge using the bottom-up neuroscience approach, where we make use of small, patterned in-vitro neuronal networks with precise architectures and connectivity. This system enables the analysis of neuronal information processing at a simplified level with only a few neurons. Biomaterials, Electrical Engineering, Neurosciences Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Master thesis – Sports medicine Unit, Equine Department, University of Zurich University of Zurich Clinic for Horses The Sports Medicine Unit, Equine Department is specialized in biomechanical aspects related to health and performance of horses. Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Veterinary Sciences Internship, Master Thesis

Master Thesis Project: Killing the bad, but sparing the good? University of Zurich Microbiology Predatory bacterium Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus invades & kills Gram-negative prey bacteria, including many pathogens. Certain plant-beneficial Paraburkholderia bacteria seem partly resistant to predation by Bdellovibrio. Curious how Paraburkholderia strains defend themselves against the predator? Microbiology Master Thesis

Segmentation and in-vitro Evaluation of 5D Flow MRI ETH Zurich Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 5D Flow MRI offers novel ways of assessment of cardiovascular diseases through insights in blood flow hemodynamics in vessels such as the aorta. Emerging techniques include non-invasive estimation of turbulence and motion states[1] and improved estimation of pressure drop[2] in stenotic flows. Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Lamb wave ultrasound tunneling and imaging through solid plates ETH Zurich Functional and Molecular Imaging Ultrasound and optoacoustic imaging are very useful tools for non-destructive testing of materials and biomedical imaging. However, there are several applications where a solid plate-like structure impedes direct wave propagation, making imaging and focusing incredible difficult, if not impossible. Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences, Physics Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Applications and the social value of AI / Anwendungen und gesellschaftlicher Wert der Künstlichen Intelligenz University of Zurich Information Management Research Group Künstliche Intelligenz verändert die Art und Weise, wie wir arbeiten, zusammenarbeiten und studieren. Das betrifft auch die Dienstleistungen, bei denen digitale Assistenten in die Interaktion zwischen den Teilnehmenden eingebunden werden. Wir sind an der vordersten Front dabei! Information, Computing and Communication Sciences PhD Placement

Intraoperative Spinal Shape Reconstruction based on Multi-View X-ray Images ETH Zurich Snedeker Group / Laboratory for Orthopaedic Biomechanics Other organizations: Computer Vision and Geometry Group, Research in Orthopedic Computer Science Intraoperative navigation is an important process that can assist the surgeons in accurate placement of implants inside the patients' spine. In order to achieve this, the goal of this project is to reconstruct the patient's spinal shape using artificial intelligence methods based on 2D X-rays. Computer Graphics, Computer-Human Interaction, Image Processing, Orthopaedics, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation Master Thesis

Multivalent recombinant agents directed against oncogenic receptor tyrosine kinases as novel tools for targeted tumor therapy University of Zurich Plückthun Plückthun's laboratory at the UZH offers opportunity for MSc thesis or internship in the area of drug design of antibody-like therapeutics for treatment of cancers expressing oncogenic receptors. A generic tumor-targeting platform will be developed by applying novel approaches of protein engineering Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Structural Biology Course Project, Internship, Master Thesis, Other specific labels, Semester Project

Deep reinforcement learning for collaborative aerial transportation University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Collaborative object transportation using micro aerial vehicles (MAVs) is a promising drone technique. It is challenging from a control perspective, since multiple MAVs are mechanically coupled, imposing hard kinematic constraints. Traditional model-based methods often require linearization of the nonlinear problem which restrains the performance such as transporting speed and the payload. The goal of his project aims at exploring the possibility of using the deep reinforcement learning approach to obtain a centralized control policy for collaborative aerial transportation, which is more efficient than the state-of-the-art methods. The policy will be trained in a simulation environment and then transferred to real-life experiments. Applications should have strong experience in C++, Python. Applicants with reinforcement learning and flight control background are favored. Engineering and Technology, Information, Computing and Communication Sciences Master Thesis, Semester Project