Real-Time Brain Biomechanics Postdoc

Your role

You will join the Legato group, recognised internationally as a leading team in computational mechanics and surgical simulation, and work in tight collaboration with ARSPECTRA, world leader in medical AR glasses and navigation platforms. The focus of this position is the development of real-time, trustworthy biomechanical simulations for brain and skull, suitable for deployment on ARSPECTRA devices.

You will work at the interface between finite-element modelling, software engineering and embedded/edge computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise finite-element models, e.g. Poisson, linear elasticity, large-deformation soft tissue, for real-time execution on AR devices and GPUs
• Implement these models within open-source frameworks such as SOFA, FEniCSx and SOniCS; experience with SOFA is a strong plus
• Design adaptive, error-controlled strategies that balance accuracy and speed under strict real-time constraints
• Benchmark and profile performance on ARSPECTRA hardware in collaboration with their engineering team
• Contribute to open-source code, demonstrators and joint publications with ARSPECTRA and clinical partners

Your profile

• PhD in computational mechanics, applied mathematics, biomedical engineering, computer science or a closely related discipline
• Strong background in finite-element methods, continuum mechanics and numerical analysis
• Excellent programming skills in C++ and/or Python; experience with high-performance or real-time computing, e.g. GPU, multi-core, embedded, is desirable
• Prior experience with SOFA is a clear advantage; experience with FEniCSx, deal.II or similar frameworks is also relevant
• Interest in medical applications, AR/VR and interdisciplinary work with clinicians and industry

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

Contract and Salary

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07985

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time).

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.