Ph.D. Position, Neural Interfaces and Adaptive Sensing
Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems
Posted
Jan 19, 2026
Location
Germany
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
Core responsibilities:
- Develop closed-loop control architectures integrating neural interfaces with robotic systems
- Establish robust organoidโmachine interfaces including neural signal acquisition and real-time decoding
- Combine intelligent interfaces with bioengineered muscle actuators to create biohybrid systems
- Progress from foundational experiments to high-impact demonstrators in organoid intelligence and adaptive control
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role advances biohybrid robotics and neural interface technologies that could lead to breakthroughs in adaptive control systems and organoid intelligence, potentially enabling new approaches to human-machine integration and medical applications.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Required qualifications:
- Master's degree in biomedical engineering, neural engineering, computational neuroscience, bioengineering, or related field
- Strong background in neural engineering/electrophysiology, computational neuroscience with machine learning focus, or biofabrication/tissue engineering
- Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken)
- Prior research experience demonstrated through thesis, research project, or equivalent
- Experience with academic writing or research dissemination
- Interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary research at biology-engineering-computation interface
Benefits
What's in it for you
Benefits include:
- International, collaborative, curiosity-driven research environment
- Access to cutting-edge infrastructure including advanced fabrication and testing equipment
- Extensive mentoring, supervision, and career-planning support
- Opportunities for collaboration with world-leading research groups
- Networking through conferences, seminars, and research visits
- Fully funded, competitive salary