⚡MSc Thesis Opportunity: Build the Next Generation of Intelligent Neurostimulators

📍Location: Vienna General Hospital, Medical University of Vienna
⏳Duration: 6 months (full-time)
📅 Start: September/October 2026

What if electrical stimulation devices could adapt in real time to the body’s own signals?

At the NeuroEngineering Lab (Medical University of Vienna), we are developing a new generation of intelligent neurostimulation technologies for rehabilitation. Unlike conventional stimulators that deliver fixed stimulation patterns, our novel platform is designed to adapt its output instantly based on biological feedback, opening new possibilities for personalized neurorehabilitation.

As an MSc student, you’ll work directly on the firmware powering this system, developing deterministic embedded software that guarantees precise timing, safety, and reliable real-time performance. You’ll also explore closed-loop control strategies that use signals such as HD-EMG, pressure sensors, or motion tracking to dynamically adjust stimulation.

What you’ll work on:

• Develop low-level firmware in C/C++ for a custom electrical stimulator
• Design a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing framework to evaluate latency and waveform accuracy
• Implement real-time communication with biological sensors
• Explore adaptive control and TinyML approaches for intelligent closed-loop stimulation (depending on project progress)

Who we’re looking for:

• Strong programming skills (C/C++) for microcontrollers
• Fundamentals of embedded systems and real-time operating parameters
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing or control theory is a plus

Download the complete thesis proposal here. You can apply directly thorugh the website digital form or sending CV, transcript of records, and a short motivation letter to neuroenglab2019@gmail.com.