About the job
Embark on a transformative internship at Mines Saint-Étienne, where we champion science and innovation for a sustainable future. Our esteemed institution offers students the chance to reach their full potential and contribute to the challenges of tomorrow.
As one of France's top engineering schools, recognized globally, we are part of the Institut Mines-Télécom, dedicated to nurturing the talents of the future while addressing critical industrial, digital, and environmental issues. By joining us, you will be part of a vibrant community of 500 staff members and 2,500 students, all engaged in an ambitious mission: merging academic excellence with cutting-edge research and a positive societal impact.
The Institut Mines-Télécom unites France’s premier Grandes Écoles to confront significant industrial, digital, energy, and environmental challenges. With eight public Grandes Écoles and two affiliated Graduate Schools, we are the foremost public institute dedicated to training engineers and managers. Together, we envision and construct a sustainable future by educating the leaders who will drive tomorrow’s transitions.
What We Expect From You:
As an intern, you will engage in innovative research focusing on soft electronics designed for animal integration. Within our Microelectronics and Flexible Electronics Department, you will merge your passion for science with a commitment to societal impact.
Our Flexible Electronics Department is at the forefront of technological and scientific advancements in soft electronics, excelling in material and interface electrical and mechanical characterization. The department operates across a 660m² platform, equipped with cutting-edge facilities and technology for R&D in micropackaging, micro, and nano-electronics, including a clean room of 220m² classified as 1000-class and 400m² as 10000-class.
The primary goals of this project involve developing a novel implantable, flexible, and wireless electrophysiological sensor through the following tasks: 1) Fabrication of the implantable sensor (EEG) and associated electronics; 2) Data and energy transmission through the skin using radio-frequency (RF) methods; 3) Energy transfer through the skin utilizing optical methods; 4) Conducting sleep studies on animals.