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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher in electromechanical actuators for endodontic applications

Mission

The Integrated Actuators Laboratory (LAI) is seeking a highly motivated scientist to address the challenges involved in developing innovative actuators and the associated electronics for endodontic applications. This position is part of an Innosuisse project conducted in collaboration with a leading Swiss dental company. The goal is to develop a novel endodontic instrument specifically designed to address the problem of calcified root canals. This new device aims to simplify dental procedure by combining the functionalities of several existing tools into a single, efficient instrument dedicated to treating calcifications.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Support the development of electromechanical actuators;
  • Develop analytical and/or FE models to describe the innovative endodontic instrument;
  • Develop the electronics required for the proposed device;
  • Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals;
  • Present your work at international conferences;
  • Supervise doctoral students and collaborate closely with the industrial partner;
  • Manage Innosuisse project activities and reporting.

Profile

  • PhD (obtained no earlier than 2022) in microengineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or related fields
  • Strong experimental skills: prototyping, electronics design, test bench development and control
  • Knowledge of FEM, CAD, Matlab, Labview and electrical modelling is an asset
  • Highly motivated for multidisciplinary research and collaborative projects
  • Self-motivated, creative and enthusiastic
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

We offer

  • An opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in actuations within a world-class community of engineers and scientists
  • A dynamic, multidisciplinary, international and collaborative working environment at Microcity in Neuchâtel
  • Competitive salary and excellent working conditions - more information is available on our website: EPFL HR Information
  • EPFL is an internationally renowned engineering institution that offers state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities, within a vibrant scientific and entrepreneurial community

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply: 

  • A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).

And a single PDF file including: 

  • your CV with a list of publications
  • A reasearch statement (max 3 pages)
  • Contact details for 3 referees

 

Application deadline: 31.07.2025

 

For any further information, please contact: Prof. Yves Perriard (yves.perriard@epfl.ch) or Dr Yoan Civet (yoan.civet@epfl.ch) 

 

Contract Start Date : 10/01/2025 

Activity Rate : 100.00 

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year, renewable 

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