PhD in Mechanical Engineering

The Research in Orthopedic Computer Science (ROCS) group at the University of Zurich develops advanced solutions for surgical context understanding training, guidance, and robotics./nWe are offering a PhD position in a Swiss National Science Foundation project on Surgical Digital Twins. The goal of this PhD project is to develop data-driven, generative models of surgical acoustics that capture tool–tissue interactions, procedural context, and operating-room soundscapes for multi-modal surgical digital twins./nThis position provides a unique opportunity to work at the frontier of computer-assisted orthopedic surgery, embedded in Zurich's vibrant MedTech and AI ecosystem. With direct access to the state-of-the-art OR-X infrastructure for translational validation, the successful candidate will join an innovative team and collaborate with surgeons and industry partners to shape technologies with strong potential for clinical adoption./nLocation: Balgrist CAMPUS, Lengghalde 5, 8008 Zurich./nAnticipated start date: Spring 2026 (with flexibility by mutual agreement).