Offer description
The applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for two positions of a full time fixed-term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the research group of Biomedical Engineering a part of Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Cybernetics VSB -Technical University of Ostrava.
The successful candidate will carry out research in the field of Telemedicine and eHealth under supervision of prof. Martin Cerny (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8893-2587)
The research focuses on mmWave technologies development and applications in Biomedical Engineering and Assistive technologies, Sensors for smart orthotics and Activities of Daily living monitoring for detection of critical situations or development of specified diseases as Alzheimer or dementia. The research will be conducted in exceptionally equipped research living laboratories HEALTHLAB (https://healthlab.vsb.cz/en) that allow for development and testing on a daily basis in like-real-world environment as well as long-term studies with participants of all ages. Research activities are carried out in collaboration with health and social service providers such as hospitals, nursing homes and Alzheimer's centres.
The aim of the research is to develop new technologies that will help address the major societal challenges associated with ageing.
These positions require knowledge related to development of sensors for biosignal sensing, embedded systems, new algorithms for advanced signal analysis in the applications of diagnostic and therapeutic telemedicine. Experiences with mmWave, assistive technologies, ADL monitoring and evaluation are welcomed.
These positions are funded by project LERCO, (Life Environment Research Center Ostrava, reg. num. CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000003), Research program 9 „Biomedical Engineering“.) financed by the Czech Republic and EU funds.
The position is available from May 2024 with flexibility on start date for 24 months renewable upon favourable evaluation.
Project description
LERCO project connects medical professionals, biomedical engineers and companies through common research topics. Project involves in total 15 postdoc researches and up to 10 Ph.D. students in the field of Biomedical Engineering with different focus groups.
Duties and responsibilities:
Essential Requirements:
Ph.D. in the field Biomedical Engineering or a related field, preferably focused on telemedicine, wearables, bio-sensors, vital signs monitoring.
AND
Publications in research journals focused on Biomedical Engineering (at least 2 publications in the journals listed in “SCOPUS CiteScore Rank”/ “Web of Science Journal Citation Report” in 1st quartile in the category Biomedical Engineering or a related field)
AND
internship abroad of at least 4 months OR previous experience in a research project of a minimum duration of 1 year at a minimum of 40% working time involvement with a (co-)autorship on the output of the protection of intellectual property ( such as patent or utility model).
AND
Strong written and oral English skills are required (according “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR)” required level B2)
Other requirements:
Flexible, self-motivated; ability to work independently and collaboratively;
Salary:
Postdoctoral Researcher scale Junior Researcher 75 000 CZK/month (approx. 3000 EUR/month gross)
Employment Conditions:
Start date:
As agreed, no later than 1st September 2024
Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to prof. Martin Cerny (martin.cerny@vsb.cz).
To Apply:
via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to bmeng@vsb.cz
Please put reference: “VP9 Researcher (junior/postdoc) 2“ in subject line of e-mail application.
Application deadline is 30th April 2024
We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.
Number of offers available 1
Company/Institute VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
Country Czech Republic
City Ostrava - Poruba
Postal Code 708 00
Street 17. listopadu 2172/15
E-mail bmeng@vsb.cz
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