The Bruno Kessler Foundation is a research and innovation institution based in Trento. The Foundation operates in a plurality of disciplinary fields and aims to achieve excellence in science and technology through 2 science clusters, one dedicated to technology and innovation and one to humanities and social sciences, organized in 12 Research Centers, and with more than 450 researchers. For more information visit https://www.fbk.eu/it/chi-siamo/ .
In this context, the Microsystems Technology (MST) Research Unit of the Center for Sensors and Devices (SD) deals with design and fabrication of microsystems, microdevices and sensors, consistently with the Foundation's objectives.
More information about the Center for Sensors and Devices (SD) can be found at https://sd.fbk.eu.
Planned activities
The Microsystems Technology Research Unit of the Center for Sensors and Devices is looking for a young student interested in carrying out a master thesis (or an internship + master thesis) experience in the field of Minimally Invasive Biomedical Sensors. The ideal candidate is a proactive and dynamic student with good organizational and interpersonal skills, a strong interest on engineering, electronics, and technology development and, of course, motivated to have a training experience within an international research context.
The internship/master thesis will focus on the development of a low power electronic module of a smart sensing system designed to monitor biomedical parameters in blood/interstitial fluids. The electronic module will be integrated on a peripheral device for smartphones and connected to the sensor. To achieve the functions of high configurability and interconnectivity with a smart mobile device and to enable the system to be used in medical diagnostics, three subsystems will be designed: (a) Electronic circuits for sensors read out, (b) Data management & A/D data conversion and (c) Data Communication via USB. An additional power supply (Li-battery) could be required for managing the energy requirements of the sensor’s modules.
The student will mainly contribute to the development of some of the following activities:
- analysis on the state-of-the-art of the technology.
- Development (design, simulation and assembling) of the electronic circuit for sensors read out, data management & A/D data conversion and data communication to the smart mobile device.
- Electrical testing and experimental assessment of the electronic module.
- Signal and sensor data post-processing.
Candidate will be supported by the FBK-MST research team during his/her internship/master thesis.
Requirements
- Enrolled in Master's degree in Information and Communications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent
- Good knowledge on the design of analog / digital electronic circuits
- Good knowledge on electronics
- Basic programming skills for signal and data post-processing
- Good knowledge of either Italian or English language (both spoken and written)
Internship information
Starting date: from May 2024
Duration: minimum 6 months
How to Apply
All interested parties are asked to fill out the online form by clicking on "Apply Online" in the "Internship opportunities" section, attaching the following documents in .pdf format:
- curriculum vitae
- motivational letter
For any details about the Master thesis (Master thesis + Internship) activity, please contact: Leandro Lorenzelli (lorenzel@fbk.eu)