Mission & Company Introduction: 

POROUS, a pioneering healthcare technology company founded in 2021, is dedicated to the early detection and prevention of osteoporosis. Leveraging our innovative quantitative ultrasound technology and intelligent algorithms, POROUS offers a non-invasive solution for assessing cortical bone quality at a microscopic level. Our groundbreaking approach revolutionizes the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, making a significant impact on healthcare. At POROUS, we foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and flexibility. 

About the Role: 

The goal of this thesis is to develop and evaluate medical ultrasound phantoms for quantitative bone ultrasound measurements. This includes investigating different material compositions, conducting literature research, selection of suitable materials, performing material tests, and identification of material properties with ultrasound in various samples. The research will help refine phantom-based testing methods for our technology, ensuring accuracy and consistency in ultrasound bone assessments. 

Your Tasks: 

• Literature review on ultrasound phantoms, focusing on long lasting and robust materials. 

• Selection and investigation of different materials (e.g., polymers, composites, biomaterials) for their acoustic properties. Integration of bone-mimicking materials in the phantom base. 

• Preparation of material samples and analysis of their mechanical and acoustic characteristics. 

• Experimental measurement of the speed of sound in the samples using ultrasound techniques. 

• Comparison and validation of results with known bone properties. 

• Documentation and presentation of findings, contributing to POROUS’ research and development. 

Your Profile: 

• Enrolled student in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, Material Science, or a related field. 

• Strong interest in ultrasound physics, materials science, and medical technology. 

• Experience or coursework in acoustics, signal processing, or experimental research is a plus. 

• Hands-on skills for material preparation and laboratory testing. 

• Structured and independent way of working with strong analytical skills. 

• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for data analysis is beneficial. 

What We Offer:

• Hands-on research experience in an innovative MedTech company. 

• Opportunity to contribute to real-world medical device development. 

• Access to laboratory facilities for material testing and ultrasound measurements in Charité Benjamin Frankling (Steglitz).
  

• Close collaboration with experts in ultrasound, material science, and clinical research. 

Are You Interested?

Ready to shape the future of medical technology and gain hands-on experience alongside your studies? Join our development team at POROUS and contribute to groundbreaking research in quantitative ultrasound!