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Statistical Modeling for Real Time Simulation of Refractive Surgery
The Institute for Surgical Technology and Biomechanics University of Bern (www.istb.unibe.ch) works in close collaboration with a dynamic start-up company (Optimo Medical AG – www.optimo-medical.com) on a project aiming at simulating refractive surgeries on the human eye. The ability to predict the postoperative outcome, and thus to enable a patient-specific planning of the surgical interventions, is highly desirable but impossible with the devices currently available on the market. Recently, we developed a software tool able to plan patient-specific eye surgery. This tool relies on a biomechanical model of the human cornea, but calculation time remains a factor limiting its wide acceptance by the clinical community. A prerequisite for the success of the product is a significant speed up of the overall simulation process.
This challenging position involves the development of new software modules and computational algorithms that accelerate the mechanical simulations. This project includes both practical and theoretical aspects at the intersection between ophthalmology, software development, mathematics, numerical analysis and statistics.
We are looking for a motivated
Engineer (MSc. in mechanical or software engineering or physicist/mathematician)
who is proactive, with good communication skills and with experience in at least two of the following fields:
Moreover, experience working in a multidisciplinary environment and good German and English communication skills would be a distinct advantage. The position is available from now for a 18-24 months duration.
Are you stimulated by ambitious goals, have your own ideas and bring the necessary know-how? Do you want to collaborate in a small, efficient team of experts from industry and researchers to achieve common objectives? Then contact us:
Dr. Philippe Büchler
Institute for Surgical Technology and Biomechanics
University of Bern
Stauffacherstrasse 78
CH-3014 Bern
Tel. +41 31 631 59 47
Fax +41 31 631 59 60
email: philippe.buechler@istb.unibe.ch
The Institute for Surgical Technology and Biomechanics University of Bern (www.istb.unibe.ch) works in close collaboration with a dynamic start-up company (Optimo Medical AG – www.optimo-medical.com) on a project aiming at simulating refractive surgeries on the human eye. The ability to predict the postoperative outcome, and thus to enable a patient-specific planning of the surgical interventions, is highly desirable but impossible with the devices currently available on the market. Recently, we developed a software tool able to plan patient-specific eye surgery. This tool relies on a biomechanical model of the human cornea, but calculation time remains a factor limiting its wide acceptance by the clinical community. A prerequisite for the success of the product is a significant speed up of the overall simulation process.
This challenging position involves the development of new software modules and computational algorithms that accelerate the mechanical simulations. This project includes both practical and theoretical aspects at the intersection between ophthalmology, software development, mathematics, numerical analysis and statistics.
We are looking for a motivated
Engineer (MSc. in mechanical or software engineering or physicist/mathematician)
who is proactive, with good communication skills and with experience in at least two of the following fields:
- Statistical modeling or machine learning
- Software development in the area of 3D medical imaging
- Proficiency in C/C++
- Finite element analysis
Moreover, experience working in a multidisciplinary environment and good German and English communication skills would be a distinct advantage. The position is available from now for a 18-24 months duration.
Are you stimulated by ambitious goals, have your own ideas and bring the necessary know-how? Do you want to collaborate in a small, efficient team of experts from industry and researchers to achieve common objectives? Then contact us:
Dr. Philippe Büchler
Institute for Surgical Technology and Biomechanics
University of Bern
Stauffacherstrasse 78
CH-3014 Bern
Tel. +41 31 631 59 47
Fax +41 31 631 59 60
email: philippe.buechler@istb.unibe.ch
