Development of Intelligent Pressure-Offloading Footwear for the Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The Unit of Therapeutic Patient Education of the Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva (Geneva, Switzerland) is hiring a post-doctoral researcher or an advanced research scientist for a project in collaboration with the Ecole polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), the Kinesiology laboratory at the University of Geneva and Giglio Orthopedie.
The aim of the project is to develop a smart footwear with intelligent pressure off-loading for patients with diabetes to prevent foot ulcers and amputations:
The position is part-time (90%) and is offered for an initial term of two years, with the possibility of prolongation for up to four additional years. The position is actually funded by Innosuisse, a Swiss Innovation Agency. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with medical doctors, engineers, shoemakers, orthopedists and specialists in foot biomechanics.
Your role
The successful candidate is expected to perform the following tasks:
We’re looking for a person driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place! The ideal candidate for this position should have a background in foot biomechanics in diabetes and prevention of lower limb amputations, with interest in clinical gait analysis.
Candidates could have a Licence degree in a field related to biomechanics/human movement science but it is not mandatory.
Speaking French will be considered as an advantage.
Application selection & Selection Process
Only applications received before November 1, 2024, will be considered. Candidates should send to zoltan.pataky@hug.ch :
Applications will be considered immediately, and then continuously until the position is filled. The position will be available from December 1, 2024.
The Unit of Therapeutic Patient Education of the Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva (Geneva, Switzerland) is hiring a post-doctoral researcher or an advanced research scientist for a project in collaboration with the Ecole polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), the Kinesiology laboratory at the University of Geneva and Giglio Orthopedie.
The aim of the project is to develop a smart footwear with intelligent pressure off-loading for patients with diabetes to prevent foot ulcers and amputations:
The position is part-time (90%) and is offered for an initial term of two years, with the possibility of prolongation for up to four additional years. The position is actually funded by Innosuisse, a Swiss Innovation Agency. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with medical doctors, engineers, shoemakers, orthopedists and specialists in foot biomechanics.
Your role
The successful candidate is expected to perform the following tasks:
- Investigate the role of foot biomechanics in increased plantar pressure and design therapeutic shoes with an intelligent off-loading technology in people with diabetes mellitus.
- Design and perform a clinical study both in healthy volunteers and diabetic patients, with recently developed shoe prototypes.
- Evaluate the impact of the shoes on plantar pressure and spatio-temporal gait parameters.
- Disseminate results through scientific publications and conferences.
- Prepare new research proposals to attract industrial, national and international projects.
We’re looking for a person driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place! The ideal candidate for this position should have a background in foot biomechanics in diabetes and prevention of lower limb amputations, with interest in clinical gait analysis.
Candidates could have a Licence degree in a field related to biomechanics/human movement science but it is not mandatory.
Speaking French will be considered as an advantage.
Application selection & Selection Process
Only applications received before November 1, 2024, will be considered. Candidates should send to zoltan.pataky@hug.ch :
- A two page CV.
- A list of publications (authors, title, journal/conference name and date of publication).
- A one page motivation letter explaining why their skills, knowledge and experience make them a particularly suitable candidate for the given position.
- A 500 words research proposal on the problematic described above.
- Contact details of three referees (do not send reference letters).
Applications will be considered immediately, and then continuously until the position is filled. The position will be available from December 1, 2024.