University of Zurich

Open Opportunities

Sensing of single DNA and proteins by surface charge modification of nanopores and micro chip fabrication ETH Zurich Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB) Nanopores (NPs) are fundamental to life as they enable the regulation of cells by allowing passage of only those objects with the appropriate physical properties. Here we'll manipulate the surface charge of artificial silicon based NPs in order to specifically sense biomolecules like DNA or proteins Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Medical and Health Sciences, Physics Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis

Precise printing of living cells for creating neural circuits ETH Zurich Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB) The brain is a very complex system, formed of billions of neurons. To better understand the functioning of the brain, it is important to first study how simple circuits of neurons behave. This can be done by building in vitro small networks of neurons with defined cell placement, connections and number. The goal of this project is to develop a platform to print neuronal networks with a well-controlled structure. Biosensor Technologies, Cellular Nervous System, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Fluidization and Fluid Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Sensor (Chemical and Bio-) Technology Bachelor Thesis, 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

Multimaterial 3D Printing at the Microscale ETH Zurich Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB) 3D printing is a family of emerging techniques for fabrication of functional devices. We are currently exploring methods to expand the range of printable materials, such as metals and polymers. Extending the range of materials will automatically lead to new opportunities for fabrication of functiona Biomechanical Engineering, Biosensor Technologies, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Chemistry, Sensor (Chemical and Bio-) Technology Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

3D Printing of a Microelectrode Array for Neural Applications ETH Zurich Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB) 3D printing is a family of emerging techniques for fabrication of functional devices. Here, we make use of basics of electrochemistry and scanning probe methods to deliver metal ions locally and transform them into solid metal features. This is achieved by using glass capillaries with ultrasmall opening diameters with dimensions down to a few nanometers. Biomedical Engineering, Biosensor Technologies, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Neurosciences Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Investigation of Structural and Functional Changes after Spinal Cord Injury using MRI University of Zurich Neurology The Neuroimaging Group, led by Prof. Patrick Freund, at Balgrist University Hospital is looking for a motivated and skilled master student who wants to perform her/his research project/internship/master’s thesis in the field of clinical neuroscience and neuroimaging of spinal cord injury (SCI). Central Nervous System, Sensory Systems Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Development of a Computer Vision Based Blood Stream Classification System for Orthopedic Interventions University of Zurich Computer Assisted Research and Development Extend our current measurement setup with a computer vision based system for the liquid stream classification in the transparent suction tube. Biomedical Engineering, Computer Vision, Neural Networks, Genetic Alogrithms and Fuzzy Logic, Orthopaedics, Surgery Master Thesis

The impact of pesticides on soil microbes and ecosystem functioning University of Zurich Soil Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning (Guest Prof. Dr. Marcel van der Heijden) Master thesis in the fields of microbiology and analytical chemistry. With greenhouse experiments and laboratory setups the impact of the bioavailable fraction of pesticides on the abundance as well as the activity of soil microbes will be assessed in order to investigate the risks for soil health. Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Sciences Master Thesis

MPC for high speed trajectory tracking University of Zurich Robotics and Perception MPC for high speed trajectory tracking Flight Control Systems, Robotics and Mechatronics, Systems Theory and Control Master Thesis

Generation of Fast or Time-Optimal Tracjectories for Quadrotor Flight University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Develop a planning framework for very fast or even time-optimal quadrotor trajectories. Calculus of Variations and Control Theory, Flight Control Systems, Robotics and Mechatronics, Systems Theory and Control Master Thesis