Informations générales
Intitulé de l'offre : Postdoctoral Fellow, “Wireless Powering of Deep-Body Bioelectronics with Adaptive Wave Control,” funded by Horizon Europe ERC “BESSEL” (M/F) (H/F)
Référence : UMR6164-DENNIK-020
Nombre de Postes : 2
Lieu de travail : RENNES
Date de publication : mardi 11 mars 2025
Type de contrat : Chercheur en contrat CDD
Durée du contrat : 12 mois
Date d'embauche prévue : 2 juin 2025
Quotité de travail : Complet
Rémunération : from 2990 to 4160 euro according to experience
Niveau d'études souhaité : Doctorat
Expérience souhaitée : 1 à 4 années
Section(s) CN : 08 - Micro et nanotechnologies, micro et nanosystèmes, photonique, électronique, électromagnétisme, énergie électrique
Missions
We invite applications for a fully funded postdoctoral position in the ERC-funded project “BESSEL” at the IETR Laboratory of CNRS (Rennes, France). The project focuses on advancing wireless power transfer for deep-body bioelectronics using adaptive wave control. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of wave physics, electromagnetics, and bioengineering, supported by a prestigious European Research Council grant for high-risk, high-reward science.
Recent research has demonstrated that wireless power transfer efficiency can be increased by several orders of magnitude through wave control mechanisms. By leveraging conformal radiating structures and wavefront shaping methodologies, we have achieved unprecedented power delivery performance to deep-body bioelectronic devices, overcoming major limitations of existing wireless energy transfer methods. These breakthroughs enable the practical realization of fully wireless, battery-free implantable devices with applications in bioelectronic medicine and neural interfaces.
Activités
Research Focus
The candidate will explore new methods for wireless power transfer and control of bioelectronic implants deep inside the human body. The research will focus on:
1. Wave Physics & EM Wave Control – Developing theoretical models for wave propagation and control in complex, lossy biological environments.
2. Adaptive Wave Control Architectures – Designing and implementing reconfigurable radiating structures and algorithms for efficient deep-tissue energy transfer.
3. Experimental Validation – Integrating and testing prototypes in realistic laboratory and clinical settings to demonstrate safe and effective power delivery.
Compétences
We seek a highly motivated candidate with:
o Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
o Strong background in wave physics, electromagnetics, or RF engineering.
o Ability to take initiative and drive innovative research.
o Proven skills in scientific writing and publication.
o Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, Nordic nRF microcontrollers, or RF circuit design is a strong plus.
Contexte de travail
The initial contract duration is 1 year, and it can be extended up to 3 years
Le poste se situe dans un secteur relevant de la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique (PPST), et nécessite donc, conformément à la réglementation, que votre arrivée soit autorisée par l'autorité compétente du MESR.