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Signal Processing Professors and Supervisors in Switzerland
Professors in signal processing in switzerland
60 professors found
University of Bern
Switzerland
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Seismology
Noninvasive Imaging
Seismic Imaging
Ultrasonography
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Electronics
Entanglement Theory
University of Bern
Switzerland
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Tissue Engineering
Optoacoustics
In Vivo Imaging
Signal Processing
Associate Professor
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Internet Of Things
Wireless Communication
Massive Mimo
Millimeter-wave Technology
University of Neuchatel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Statistics
Biostatistics
Spatial Statistics
Geomorphology
Signal Processing
Assistant professor of Intelligent Maintenance and Operations Systems
EPFL Swiss Finance Institute
Switzerland
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Hardware Engineering
Fault Detection
Deep Learning
Degradation Modeling
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Topological Insulator
Photonic
Acoustic Physics
Bern University Hospital
Switzerland
Research Interests
Phonetics
Neurology
Audiology
Auditory Perception
Ear
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Computational Neuroscience
Optoacoustics
In Vivo Imaging
Optical Imaging
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Popular positions
Karen Dixon
University of Basel
Switzerland
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5 days ago
PhD position in Peripheral Neuroscience and Neuroimmunology is available from 2027 in the Cancer Neuroimmunology Laboratory led by Prof. Karen Dixon at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel, Switzerland. The department is a joint venture of the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel. The project investigates how peripheral neurons sense disease and influence inflammation, antitumour immunity, and tumour progression. Research will focus on sensory neurons, peripheral ...
Immunology
Cancer Biology
Neuro-oncology
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5 days ago
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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1 month ago
ETH Zurich’s D-ITET PBL group is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in embedded hardware, FPGA, Edge AI, smart sensors, TinyML, and embedded systems . The group works on hands-on research and teaching across embedded systems, FPGA-based systems, electronics, signal processing, machine learning on microcontrollers, autonomous robots, and drones. The role is strongly hardware-oriented and is intended for candidates who can take a prototype from concept to a complete working embedded ha...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
+4 more
1 month ago
University of Bern
Switzerland
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1 month ago
PhD position in Neuropsychology, Neuropediatrics, Development and Rehabilitation at the University of Bern / Inselspital, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Bern, Switzerland. This PhD project focuses on pediatric neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, development, and rehabilitation research for children and adolescents affected by illness-related cognitive, motor, language, and behavioral difficulties. The work builds on the ongoing Mio study and the follow-up project Mio-Bl...
Neurology
Psychology
Neuropsychology
+9 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
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University of Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Perception Psychology
Quasi-experimental Study
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Power System
Energy Engineering
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