Introduction
ETH Zurich is one of the leading universities of the world with a strong focus on science and engineering. In 2010 it established the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC) in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF) to do interdisciplinary research on pressing problems.
In collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Duke - NUS, the National Health Group (NHG), National University Health System (NUHS), and SingHealth, SEC is undertaking a research programme on "Future Health Technologies (FHT)". It addresses pressing health challenges by developing a Connected Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Concept that tackles the increase in patients suffering from chronic diseases such as stroke, as a consequence of a rapidly ageing population, covering the value chain from acute care to patient's private homes. Within this framework we are announcing the following job opening.
Project background
The Connected Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Module (Module 3) will develop enabling technologies that provide minimally supervised high-quality interventions via a “rehab gym” equipped with clinical intelligence. Available technologies will include new robotic devices and brain-computer interfaces that are tailored to the individual patient’s needs, linking unobtrusive technical assessments via multiple sensors with interventions in real or virtual environments.
Module 3 will develop and validate new tools for quantifying short-term and long-term rehabilitation outcomes (i.e. via specifically designed wearables, instrumented objects and automated assessments, which potentially interact with an FHT App) (Project 1), delivering rehabilitation training at all stages of the rehabilitation process and in a minimally supervised manner (i.e. via new therapy modalities using brain-machine interfaces and virtual reality (Project 2) as well as mobile and wearable rehabilitation robotics (Project 3)) and providing assistance in permanently impaired patients (i.e. via new wearable assistive robotics) (Project 4). We will, for the first time, develop and evaluate a technology-supported therapy and assistance concept for the upper extremity which spans across the continuum of care, i.e. extending from application at the bedside, to rehabilitation services provided by community centres and finally to patients’ homes. The collected data from devices across all projects will enable the identification of biomarkers for predicting recovery and treatment response, development of a personalised long-term care concept for stroke patients and estimation of social and economic long-term outcomes (i.e. value estimation).
Task/Job description
We are looking for exceptional candidates with demonstrated technological and translational research experience in rehabilitation industry. While working and collaborating directly with our industrial partner, the main task is to support the development and translation of R&D knowledge into rehabilitation solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Review R&D outcomes on future rehabilitation technology and work with our industrial partner on the planning as well as the execution of the transformation into products and solutions.
- Collaborate with our industrial partner’s technical team to realize R&D goals for future rehabilitation solutions.
- Plan, execute, and monitor projects’ deliverables and milestones.
- Ensure smooth coordination of the technical deliverables between SEC and our industrial partner.
Requirements
(Education or skills requirements)
This position requires:
- Minimum a Master’s degree in Robotics or a related field. Remuneration shall commensurate with the qualification.
- Direct industrial experience in the development of rehabilitation devices, including hardware and software, complying with ISO 13485 as well as IEC 60601.
- Experience in leading cross-functional medical product development teams (including software and hardware teams) – preferably rehabilitation robotics.
- Research exposure in biomechanical, biomedical, or related fields.
- Previous experience in working and or coordinating with research institutions and/or publications experience.
- Excellent management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Information about the application process and contact for applicants
(Examples are Curriculum Vitae, Resume and Educational Certificate)
Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Simone Kager via email at [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
(Examples are Curriculum Vitae, Resume and Educational Certificate)
- Cover letter outlining your motivation and experience in the field
- A comprehensive CV including certificates (e.g. Master's and Bachelor's degree)
- Transcript of records
Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about (administrative department/institute)
About FHT, please visit https://fht.ethz.ch/
can be found on our website:
For further information, please contact
Dr Simone Kager via email at [email protected].
“The Singapore-ETH-Centre is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer. All candidates will be evaluated on their merits and qualifications, without regards to gender, race, age or religion.”
