Research Grant - Stretchable Biomechanical Sensors

Universidade de Coimbra; Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Universidade de Coimbra invites applications for a research grant under the KineSense project, a 12-month assignment funded by Horizon Europe. The role covers design and development of sensor patches for muscle and joint monitoring, sensor application with signal acquisition, and drafting scientific reports and articles.

Applicants must hold a Master's in Biomedical Engineering and be enrolled in a doctoral program in Electrical Engineering and Intelligent Systems.

Qualifications

• Holders of a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, enrolled in a doctoral program in Electrical Engineering and Intelligent Systems.
• Portuguese nationals or nationals of EU Member States, or nationals of third countries, or stateless persons.
• Eligible for grant assignment under applicable national regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of sensor patches for monitoring of muscles and joints.
• Sensor application and signal acquisition.
• Preparation of reports and scientific articles.

Skills

Biomedical signal processing

Stretchable electronics

Additive manufacturing

Liquid-metal-based circuits

Education

Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Enrolled in doctoral program in Electrical Engineering and Intelligent Systems

Job description

Universidade de Coimbra invites applications for a research grant under the KineSense project, a 12-month assignment funded by Horizon Europe. The role covers design and development of sensor patches for muscle and joint monitoring, sensor application with signal acquisition, and drafting scientific reports and articles.

Applicants must hold a Master's in Biomedical Engineering and be enrolled in a doctoral program in Electrical Engineering and Intelligent Systems.