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2025 Summer Internship positions

Summer_2025_HW_Internship_BioSenSys Lab USA.pdf

Summer_2025_SW_Internship_BioSenSys Lab USA.pdf

Fully funded PhD positions

Multiple PhD positions with full financial support are currently available in the Biomedical Sensors & Systems Lab to start immediately (or as soon as possible). Our lab is located in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, Herff College of Engineering at the University of Memphis. The University of Memphis is classified as "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High research activity". These positions are divided into two main categories.

PhD_Position_SW_BioSenSys Lab USA.pdf

PhD_Position_HW_BioSenSys Lab USA.pdf

Category 1: Hardware

Analog and digital circuit design
Biomedical instrumentation and bioelectronics
Sensors and systems design and/or integration
Schematic design of PCB and fabrication
Hardware-Firmware design
Designing, testing, and debugging hardware
Future technology scoping and proof-of-concept investigations
Develop study protocols and conduct human subject studies
Collaborate in a team of clinicians and engineers
Prototype healthcare hardware product development

These categories are not separate projects. Researchers who work on a particular project will have the opportunity to explore more categories depending on the project’s technical needs.

Application Method:

For Category 1: Hardware, please fill out the application form here: https://forms.gle/89vpJ6avRdukFCW48

For Category 2: AI in Healthcare, please fill out the application form here: https://forms.gle/Dm9Dk2EHQoA2y91H9

Please contact the director of the Biomedical Sensors & Systems Lab, Dr. Saikia by email: msaikia@memphis.edu if you have any questions. Please also attach your most recent CV.

Required qualifications:

B.S. degree in engineering
Good writing and communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

Previous research experience with a good conference/journal publication record
Proficiency in at least one category above (Category 1 or Category 2)
Previous research experience in interdisciplinary Biomedical Engineering is a plus point
M.S. degree in engineering/technology

About The University of Memphis

The University of Memphis (UofM) is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Founded in 1912, the university has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students. UofM is classified as "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High research activity".

Herff College of Engineering: https://www.memphis.edu/herff/

UofM: https://www.memphis.edu/

Memphis is the second-largest city in Tennessee and ranks among the top 30 cities in the United States. Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is one of the oldest and most culturally significant cities in the southern United States, renowned as the birthplace of rock, blues, and soul music. Graceland, the former residence of Elvis Presley, is a major attraction here. Additionally, Memphis is home to the NBA's Grizzlies. Memphis International Airport, the second-largest cargo airport in the world, offers direct flights to nearly 30 cities across North America. The city is also the headquarters of three Fortune 500 companies: FedEx, International Paper, and AutoZone. East Memphis, where the University of Memphis is located, is one of the safest areas in the city and just a 15-minute drive from the airport.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, one of the best children's hospitals in the country, are also situated in Memphis. Memphis is home to over 50 medical device and life science companies including Medtronic Spine & Biologics, Stryker -Trauma & Extremities, Microport Orthopedics, and Smith & Nephew Orthopedics. The Herff College of Engineering have many partnerships with these and other local industries and institutions (e.g. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) for both research and education applications. The city is affordable, with convenient transportation and amenities.

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