These interfaces are complex and dynamic. The next major design improvements of implantable neuroprosthetics will stem from a further understanding of this interface - how to stabilize and optimize it for communication between the silicon device and living neurons. This is a high profile opportunity for a well-qualified individual to participate in a wide variety of MEMS related research. The position is available beginning August 2000. Experience in the design, fabrication, and characterization of MEMS devices is required.
Medical knowledge is also desirable.
Send a CV with the names of three references to Prof. Alan Feinerman, ME Dept. The facility includes a 3,000 square foot clean room subdivided into five bays and an equal area for device characterization. Unlike highly automated industrial production equipment, equipment at the MAL is flexible and multi-purpose. The mission of the MAL is to apply microfabrication technology to non-IC devices, specifically miniature analytical instruments, microactuators, optical devices, microfluidics, and chemical sensors. The MAL is developing technology and process unusual substrates as well as traditional wafers, from 100 micron diameter cylinders to several meter circuit boards.