PhD scholarship in Microfabrication of a Flexible Microelectrode Array for an Adaptive Cochlear Implant - DTU Nanolab
DTUCapital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment.
Job Description
The position is a PhD scholarship in Microfabrication of a Flexible Microelectrode Array for an Adaptive Cochlear Implant at DTU Nanolab. The candidate will work on designing and microfabricating flexible microelectrode arrays for cochlear implants, exploring processes such as thin film deposition, photolithography and etching. The position includes two research stays at the University Hospital in Zurich, offering insights into the clinical management and rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairment, as well as into experimental research in a biomechanics and hearing laboratory.
Requirements
- Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree in micro- or nanoengineering, material science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or similar
- Experience with electrical signal treatment is highly beneficial
- Excellent English language skills are decisive to be considered for the scholarship
Benefits
- Full salary plus an additional contribution to holiday replacement