PhD Positions: Harnessing Ambient Energy in Micro-Mechanical Systems

vor 1 Monat


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz ETH Vollzeit

Job Opportunity

We are seeking two PhD students to join our team at ETH to work on designing intelligent micromechanical structures that harness ambient energy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical structures that utilize nonlinear elasticity to perform computations using ambient energy.
  • Develop efficient simulation algorithms capable of tackling complex devices consisting of thousands of parts.
  • Conduct table-top experiments to validate the concepts.

Requirements

  • Experience or strong interest in Finite Element Method (FEM) simulation, specifically nonlinear FEM.
  • Knowledge of model reduction and substructuring component mode synthesis methods.
  • Understanding of nonlinear and stochastic dynamics.
  • Background in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).
  • Understanding of digital logic and physical computing.

What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and collaborative research environment, excellent supervision, and opportunities for professional growth. We expect excellent command of English, both written and oral, and an open, creative, and independent attitude.



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