Master’s Thesis: Coil Design for Wireless Neural Stimulation
Your Workplace
The Biointerfaces Lab is developing technologies for wireless, non-invasive stimulation of neural tissue, with potential applications in neuroscience research and future neurotechnologies. One approach uses magnetoelectric nanoparticles, which convert alternating magnetic fields into local electrical or mechanical stimuli.
We are looking for a motivated Master’s student with a background in engineering, physics, or a related field. The project focuses on designing coil systems that generate the required AC magnetic field while minimizing heating, a key challenge in temperature-sensitive experiments.
This Master´s Thesis opportunity offers hands-on experience in an interdisciplinary research environment at the interface of engineering, materials science, and neuroscience.
Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer
- Employment in an academic setting with interesting insights into research processes
- Valuable work experience
- Flexible hours
- Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
- Joint team activities
- Offices within comfortable walking distance of public transport
- Active health management
Your Tasks
You will model and evaluate coil geometries using COMSOL or similar tools, combining electromagnetic and thermal analysis to study the relationship between field strength and temperature rise, and will prototype and experimentally validate selected coil designs.
Your Profile
Master’s student with a background in engineering, physics, or a related field.
Additional Information
To apply, please send your CV (1–2 pages) and a short letter of motivation to hamed.shabani@fau.de
Application deadline: 30.05.2026
| Job start date | 01.06.2026 |
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| Application deadline | 30.05.2026 |
| Location | Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät Henkestr. 91 91052 Erlangen |
| Working time | Full time |
| Weekly working hours | 40 hours/week |
| Limitation | Temporary employment |
| Contact | Dr. Hamed Shabani
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