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At the beginning of the semester (HS 2025) we will have our second recruiting phase. We are looking for motivated ETH students with an interest in biomedical applications. To know more, meet us at the recruiting event the 29th of September at the Siemens Auditorium, or contact us on our E-Mail or on our Social Media! Please register for the event below!
Recruiting Event
The next recruiting event will be Monday 29.09 at 18:00 at Siemens Auditorium (HIT E 51, Höngg Campus). The event will begin with a presentation, followed by a Q&A session and refreshments for networking.
During the presentation we will explain how the association is structured, what a Total Artificial Heart (TAH) is, and what our goals are.
Everyone is welcome to participate — we kindly ask you to register by filling out the following Google form:
Membership Types
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Open Roles
Pump Design
In this sub-team you will focus on the design and development of the artificial heart’s pumping unit. This includes system engineering, computer-aided design (CAD), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and finite element analysis (FEA). You will also be involved in prototyping, testing, and maintaining the mechanical aspects of the system. Beyond technical work, you will collaborate with industry partners and academic experts who support our project.
Target profiles: Students from Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, but open to all motivated students with relevant skills.
Target profiles: Students from Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, but open to all motivated students with relevant skills.
Open positions: 4–5
Control & Electrical
In this sub-team, you will work on the development of the electronic and control systems that drive the artificial heart. Your responsibilities will include integrating and managing sensors (e.g. for blood CO₂, motion, pressure, flow, and respiratory rate), operating electrical valves and similar actuators, and designing a reliable electrical power supply. On the control side, you will contribute to the design of state observers, fault detection systems, and adaptive heart rate regulation. Close collaboration with other sub-teams, academic experts, and industry partners will be essential.
Target profiles: Students from Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as other motivated students with relevant skills.
Open positions: 4–5
Testing & Simulation
In this sub-team, you will focus on the validation and verification of the artificial heart. Your work will include developing testing equipment and validation protocols, running testing cycles, and conducting stress tests on components and prototypes. On the simulation side, you will apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), and digital twin methods to identify potential single points of failure, predict system performance, and ensure long-term reliability. This team plays a crucial role in guaranteeing that the artificial heart meets safety and functionality standards.
Target profiles: Students from Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computational Science & Engineering, as well as other motivated students with relevant skills.
Open positions: 4–5
Integration & Biocompatibility
In this sub-team, you will work on ensuring that the artificial heart is safe, durable, and compatible with the human body. Your responsibilities will include selecting and evaluating materials, studying hemocompatibility and biocompatibility, and supporting integration tasks such as coordination with other teams, production processes, and experimental validation. You may also contribute to customer experience research and market analysis to align technical development with future patient and clinical needs.
Target profiles: Students from Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and Materials Science, as well as other motivated students with relevant skills.
Open positions: 3–4
Sponsoring & Relations
In this sub-team, you will focus on building and maintaining connections with industry partners, companies, and other organisations that support our project. Your tasks may include reaching out to potential sponsors, maintaining regular contact with partners, and contributing to external communications such as newsletters. This team ensures that the project has the resources, visibility, and professional network needed to grow.
Target profiles: Open to all motivated students, regardless of background.
Open positions: 2
Social Media & Marketing
In this sub-team, you will represent the association to the outside world. Responsibilities include managing social media channels, creating engaging content, and designing promotional materials. You will also contribute to merch design such as T-shirts, uniforms, or creative items (e.g. custom wine bottles). This role is ideal for students who want to be part of the team and enjoy creative work, but prefer a commitment that is less technical or time-intensive.
Target profiles: Open to all motivated students, especially those interested in design, communication, or creative projects.
Open positions: 2
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E-mail
curec.hearts+apply@gmail.com
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