Job Description

The Hannover Medical School (MHH), with around 10,000 employees, is the largest state-owned enterprise in Lower Saxony. It is an independent university institution for research and teaching in human and dental medicine as well as a university hospital providing supramaximal care. Research, teaching, patient care, and administration work hand in hand in an integrated model on the MHH campus.



The student receiving the stipend will be co-advised by an Orthopedic Surgeon and Researcher with expertise in the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal System.

Project: Physics-based deep learning framework for personalized implantation of hip protheses.

The stipend is associated with the Hannover Biomedical Research School (HBRS). HBRS is an interdisciplinary graduate school for physicians (MD/PhD, MBBS, Dr.med.) and life scientists (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Engineering, and Veterinary Sciences): HBRS

The specific Project is associated with the Project A01 of the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Center SIIRI (Safety-Integrated and Infection-Reactive Implants): SIIRI, Project A07

Qualifications:

We are searching for candidates with:
A Master of Science in biomedical-engineering, biomechanics, or other associated discipline Demonstrated active engagement in Research in at least two of the following areas: + Experimental musculoskeletal biomechanics
+ Numerical simulation methods: of either human motion, joint mechanics, bone mechanics or similar
+ Machine Learning in a human motion or biomechanical context
Very good English spoken and written communication skills A commitment to cooperate and interact with researchers from other disciplines The desire to work engage in and actively contribute to a highly multidisciplinary team of students and scientists and physicians A high degree of self-motivation, and a results-oriented work ethic One or more conference abstract or scientific publication

We offer you:

A stipend of 1700€ monthly for three years: HBRS, GUIDE Collegial training in a motivated and interdisciplinary team Active Participation in SIIRI as a Ph.D. candidate, and access to other projects within the framework of the consortium. Opportunity for further academic qualification (post doc) Personal and professional development opportunities – supported by our wide range of internal and external training and continuing education programs Excellent public transportation connections and the option to lease a company bicycle An outstanding range of sports, counseling, and preventive care programs – because your health is important to us as soon as possible



You have any questions beforehand?
Prof. Dr. Christof Hurschler

+49 (0)511 5354 647



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Reference number 3634


Apply until: 01/25/2026

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