Full-time

PhD Position Biomechanical Engineering 100 %

Posted by ZHAW • Winterthur, Zürich, Switzerland

📍 Winterthur, Zürich 🕒 February 28, 2026

About the Role

PhD position in the field of soft tissue biomechanics: Be part of a translational research project combining experimental and numerical mechanics with AI-based optimization pipelines to improve pediatric orthosis designs.

PhD Position Biomechanical Engineering 100 %

School: School of Engineering

Starting date: immediately or by agreement

Your role

  • Drive independent research in the field of computational and experimental continuum mechanics
  • Collaborate with industrial partners, clinical and research partners within an Innosuisse funded project in the field of biomedical engineering and artificial intelligence
  • Publish research results at international conferences and in peer reviewed journals
  • Contribute to teaching and supervision of bachelor and master theses

Your profile

  • University Master degree in (bio-)mechanical engineering, material science, civil engi...

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