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.

Our benefits

• 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.

Supplementary description
To apply, please send your CV (1–2 pages) and a short letter of motivation to

Application deadline

2026-05-30

Title

Master’s Thesis: Coil Design for Wireless Neural Stimulation

Job start date

2026-06-01

Payment

Working time

full time

Weekly working hours

40

### Temporary Contract yes

Further general conditions

work location

Henkestr. 1
91052 Erlangen

contact

Dr. Hamed Shabani
Tel.: +49 9131 85-22840
Mobil:
hamed.shabani@fau.de

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