Ultrasound Technology and Microsystems Specialist

Location: Leuven, Belgium

Company

hirify.global is a research center in nanotechnology developing technologies across Health, Industry & Consumer, and Compute.

What you will do

• Drive the development of ultrasound and optoacoustical microsystems from novel transducer concepts to (photo)acoustic imaging applications.
• Design next-generation ultrasound transducers, including low-frequency MUT and high-frequency BAW and SAW devices.
• Characterize and benchmark transducers acoustically, electrically, mechanically, and optically.
• Support projects involving acoustics, acoustic imaging, and acoustic streaming.
• Maintain current literature knowledge, collaborate with cross-disciplinary specialists, and contribute to the group’s long-term vision and strategy.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field; candidates without a PhD must hold a relevant Master’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant professional experience in ultrasound applications and acoustic transducer technology.
• Several years of theoretical and practical experience in ultrasound applications and acoustic transducer technology.
• Proven experience with ultrasound systems such as Verasonics, acoustic characterization, and application-oriented ultrasound imaging.
• Proficiency with MATLAB or Python, FEM software such as COMSOL, and specialized ultrasound simulation tools such as k-wave or Field-II.
• Good teamwork, communication, and reporting skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English is mandatory.

Nice to have

• MEMS design experience and/or microfabrication knowledge.
• Experience with in-vivo experiments.
• Project management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Open, multicultural, informal, and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities to take initiative and responsibility.
• Technical and personal development through hirify.global.academy, the corporate university.
• Market-appropriate salary with fringe benefits.