pPostdoctoral Researcher in Advanced Flexure-Mechanism Design /ppEPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne /ppNeuchâtel, Switzerland /ph3Mission /h3pThe Micromechanical and Horological Design Laboratory (INSTANT-LAB) at EPFL invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in advanced flexure-mechanism design. Flexure-based mechanisms achieve motion through the elastic deformation of slender structural elements rather than through conventional sliding or rolling joints. As a class of compliant mechanisms, they enable exceptional motion precision in demanding environments such as space systems, cryogenic applications, ultra-clean settings, microelectromechanical systems, and surgical instruments. Their main advantages include frictionless operation, the absence of backlash, reduced maintenance requirements, excellent repeatability, and long service life. Their monolithic architecture also facilitates miniaturization and simplifies manufacturing by eliminating assembly steps. Despite significant advances in the field, flexure-mechanism design continues to be constrained by performance trade-offs. Improvements in motion range, load-carrying capability, or stiffness often result in compromises elsewhere. In addition, high-performance designs are frequently sensitive to manufacturing variations, requiring tight tolerances and increasing production costs. /ph3Main duties and responsibilities /h3pHe or she will contribute to the development of a new design and modelling framework for flexure-based mechanisms that simultaneously addresses multiple performance criteria and robustness to manufacturing tolerances. The project combines fundamental research supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation with an industrial collaboration supported by the Swiss Innovation Agency. The successful candidate will work closely with an industrial partner whose products rely on advanced adjustable-stiffness flexure-based load cells. He or she will build upon more than fourteen years of expertise developed within INSTANT-LAB, an established patent portfolio, and long-standing industrial collaborations. /ppThe main responsibilities include: /pulliDeveloping analytical and numerical models for flexure-based mechanisms; /liliDesigning innovative precision-engineering solutions; /liliConducting experimental validation and performance testing; /liliPublishing research results in leading scientific journals; /liliCollaborating with academic and industrial partners; /liliContributing to the advancement of the laboratory's research activities. /li /ulh3Profile /h3ulliPhD in Mechanical Engineering, Microengineering, Robotics, or a closely related field; /liliExpertise in analytical and numerical structural mechanics, mechanical design, and precision engineering; /liliAt least two peer-reviewed journal publications; /liliStrong experimental skills and a practical, hands-on approach; /liliExperience in industrial collaborations is considered an asset; /liliStrong motivation for interdisciplinary research; /liliAbility to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment; /liliCreative, solution-oriented, and open-minded attitude; /liliExcellent command of English; knowledge of French is an advantage. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr
Postdoctoral Researcher in Advanced Flexure-Mechanism Design Arbeitgeber: 1000scholars
Das Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie in Jena bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung für PhD-Forscher, die sich mit quantitativen, historischen und archäologischen Stadtforschungen beschäftigen. Mit einem starken Fokus auf interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit, flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und umfangreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten fördert das Institut nicht nur die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung seiner Mitarbeiter, sondern auch ein inklusives und familienfreundliches Arbeitsklima. Die Möglichkeit, an innovativen Forschungsprojekten zu arbeiten und Teil eines globalen Netzwerks von Wissenschaftlern zu sein, macht diese Position besonders attraktiv für engagierte Forscher.
