University of Zurich

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Sleep neurobiology: Acoustic Stimulation of slow wave sleep on Motor Learning University of Zurich Epilepsie und Schlaf Slow oscillations, the hallmark of slow-wave sleep, play a major role in neural plasticity and sleep-dependent memory formation, including learned motor tasks. We are studying the effect of acoustic modulation in slow-wave sleep on motor learning in rats. Biomedical Engineering, Computational Structural Biology, Computer Perception, Memory and Attention, Neurosciences Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Lab Practice, Master Thesis, Semester Project, Student Assistant / HiWi

DNA Aptamer-Based Electronic/Plasmonic Biosensors ETH Zurich Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB) Integrating DNA-based biorecognition elements termed aptamers that recognize chemical targets with high specificity and selectivity into next-generation electronic/plasmonic biosensors. Biomedical Engineering, Biosensor Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Neurosciences Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Modelling the fMRI BOLD signal based on fiber-optic calcium recordings ETH Zurich Functional and Molecular Imaging Understanding better blood flow control in the brain is crucial for more efficient diagnostics and treatments using fMRI. The project aim is to create a model of the fMRI BOLD signal based on different cellular activity measurements, and see witch one correlates better with in vivo data. Engineering and Technology, Neurosciences Bachelor Thesis, Lab Practice, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Hand-Eye Calibration Toolbox University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Hand-Eye calibration is a paramount pre-processing stage of many robotic and augmented reality applications. The goal of this project is to develop a user-friendly hand-eye calibration toolbox integrated with our robotic system. Computer Vision, Intelligent Robotics Master Thesis, Semester Project

Integrated Multi-Camera Calibration Toolbox University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Camera calibration is a paramount pre-processing stage of many robotic vision applications such as 3D reconstruction, obstacle avoidance and ego-motion estimation. The goal of this project is to develop a user-friendly, single and multi-camera calibration toolbox adapted to our robotic system. Computer Software, Computer Vision, Intelligent Robotics, Optical Physics Master Thesis, Semester Project

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Image Reconstruction Using Machine Learning ETH Zurich Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Dynamic Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging offers exquisite views of cardiac anatomy and function. The objective of this project is to develop and implement methods that allow learning a data model from large sets of training data to be used in nonlinear data recovery from highly undersampled MR data. Artificial Intelligence and Signal and Image Processing, Medical and Health Sciences Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Using cardiac Diffusion Tensor Imaging data for patient-specific modelling of the heart ETH Zurich Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance The aim of this project is to implement an automatic identification and delineation pipeline of the right ventricle and to parameterize and map microstructural information from MRI data onto a Finite Element (FE) model. Biological Mathematics, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Engineering and Technology, Information, Computing and Communication Sciences Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Immobilization of Giant Lipid Vesicles for AFM-based Biophysical Membrane Measurements ETH Zurich Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB) - Establish an experimental system for force-controlled measurements in between phospholipid bilayer membranes. - Use microfabrication techniques to immobilize giant lipid vesicles on a surface. - Use a combination of atomic force microscopy and microfluidics to bring giant lipid vesicles in contact Biomaterials, Cell Physiology, Cellular Nervous System, Human Biophysics, Materials Engineering, Membrane Biology, Other Bachelor Thesis, Collaboration, Internship, Lab Practice, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Insertion of Membrane Spanning Molecules into Cell Membranes for Biosensing Applications ETH Zurich Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB) - Create functionalized membrane spanning molecules - Use lipid vesicles to deliver proteins and molecules to cells - Verify insertion of molecule into cell membrane with fluorescence microscopy - Study modified cells with advanced biosensing techniques - Deliver molecules to single cells with micro Biomaterials, Biophysics, Cell Physiology, Human Biophysics, Instruments and Techniques, Medical Biochemistry: Lipids, Medical Biochemistry: Phospholipids, Medical Biochemistry: Proteins and Peptides, Membrane Biology, Nanotechnology, Protein Targeting and Signal Transduction Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Lab Practice, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Master Student Position in T cell development and negative selection University of Zurich Institute of Laboratory Animal Science We are looking for a highly motivated master student with a strong interest in immunology, T cell development and autoimmune diseases. Genetic Immunology, Immunology Master Thesis