General information
Offer title : Postdoctoral Fellow, “Wireless Powering of Deep-Body Bioelectronics with Adaptive Wave Control,” funded by Horizon Europe ERC “BESSEL” (M/F) (H/F)
Reference : UMR6164-DENNIK-020
Number of position : 2
Workplace : RENNES
Date of publication : 11 March 2025
Type of Contract : Researcher in FTC
Contract Period : 12 months
Expected date of employment : 2 June 2025
Proportion of work : Full Time
Remuneration : from 2990 to 4160 euro according to experience
Desired level of education : Doctorate
Experience required : 1 to 4 years
Section(s) CN : 08 - Micro and nanotechnologies, micro and nanosystems, photonics, electronics, electromagnetism, electrical energy
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.
Activities
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.
Skills
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.
Work Context
The initial contract duration is 1 year, and it can be extended up to 3 years
The position is located in a sector under the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and therefore requires, in accordance with the regulations, that your arrival is authorized by the competent authority of the MESR.