OpenFieldSNSF Cooperative Doctoral Position in Microengineering & Medical Implant Sensors
Four-year cooperative doctoral fellowship conducted jointly with EPFL and HE-Arc (Neuchâtel), developing bio-resorbable pressure sensors and microfluidic diagnostic implants.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- M.Sc. in Microtechnology, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Biomedical Engineering
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or French C1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis manuscript in microfabrication or cleanroom processing (MEMS)
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 53,000 - 59,000 per year under Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) salary rates
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition for salaried doctoral research collaborator
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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