FOR IMMERSIVE MEDICAL VR APPLICATIONS

• University Hospital Würzburg - Medical Clinic and Polyclinic II (ZIM)
• 01/04/2025
• Full-time
• Fixed-Term
  Application deadline: 23/02/2025

ABOUT US

The University Hospital Würzburg (UKW) is one of Germany’s leading medical research centers. Our Interventional and Experimental Endoscopy group (InExEn) is at the forefront of medical innovation, improving digestive health through AI, VR, and cutting-edge technologies.
Join us in building the future of medical training through immersive VR - helping reduce animal testing and improving patient care worldwide!
Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

• ️ Design and develop a hardware controller prototype for an advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy VR simulator.
  Integrate sensors and electronics to capture and replicate endoscope movements with high precision.
  Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless data transmission for realistic motion simulation.
  ️ Select and implement suitable actuators, encoders, and force-feedback mechanisms.
  Conduct hardware testing, validation, and iterative improvements to enhance realism.
  Document development processes and contribute to research publications.