Scientific Assistant Biomechanical Engineering 100 % | ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften

Scientific Assistant Biomechanical Engineering 100 %

Wanted: Biomechanical Engineer with experience in robotic programming and FE simulation. Apply now to become part of an innovative team and revolutionise the future of cruciate ligament reconstruction.

School: School of Engineering

Starting date: 1.7.2025

• Programming of a 6-DOF industrial robot (Kuka KR 150 R2700 EXTRA).
• Carrying out experimental, robot-based in vitro tests to evaluate a new surgical method for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
• Development of finite element models of the interaction between cruciate ligament reconstruction, implant and bone.
• University Master's degree, in the field of biomechanics, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or a related field of study.
• Independent way of working
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for programming robots
• Advanced knowledge in FEM modelling
• Knowledge of Matlab and CAD
• Interest in deep learning frameworks

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff.

Structures, subjected to high mechanical stress, are the core of research and development activities at the Institute of Mechanical Systems (IMES). Starting from light and optimized assemblies in vehicle design or from the general machine industry, moving to muscles, tendons and bones of the human body, or even in the form of additively manufactured machine parts.

The Biomechanical Engineering Group (BME) deals with the design and testing of medical devices, especially implants and prostheses (Surgical Technologies), develops novel therapies and devices for patients (Rehabilitation Engineering) and is active in the field of mechanics of soft biological tissues and biomedical materials (Soft Tissue Biomechanics).

The BME group consists of a young and interdisciplinary team and is looking for you from 1.7.2025 to drive the applied research of tomorrow.

Wir bieten hochschulgerechte Arbeits- und Anstellungsbedingungen an und fördern aktiv die Personalentwicklung unserer Mitarbeitenden und Führungspersonen. Eine detaillierte Beschreibung der Vorteile ist auf der Webseite «Arbeiten an der ZHAW» zu finden. Hier die wichtigsten Eckpunkte:

Dr. Michaela Nusser

Deputy Head of Biomechanical Engineering Group, IMES

Yeliz Sevinc

Recruiting Manager