Light at the heart of a new path against pain.
Nearly eight million people in Canada live with chronic pain that can disrupt sleep, work, relationships, and mental health. OSI is addressing this public health challenge by developing precision neurotechnology that is non-pharmacological and designed with those affected.
Funded research project 2026 – 2031
View positionsIn collaboration:
Careers
The program includes 13 PhDs, 9 Master’s degrees, 3 postdoctoral fellowships, 3 research associate positions, and one technical position.
-
Bioelectronics · Optical Implants and Neurotechnologies
Optical Spinal Implant (OSI) project — design, prototyping, and characterization of implantable circuits
The sBioM laboratory at Université Laval, led by Professor Benoit Gosselin, is recruiting a master’s student to contribute to the Optical Spinal Implant (OSI) project. The project brings together specialists in microelectronics, neurosciences, optogenetics, wireless systems, and preclinical validation, as well as industrial and clinical partners.
The OSI aims to create a miniaturized optical spinal implant combining optogenetic stimulation, fluorescence detection, embedded processing, and wireless communication. This closed-loop neuromodulation platform is designed to precisely target circuits associated with neuropathic and nociceptive pain, while adhering to strict constraints regarding power, size, safety, and biocompatibility.
The person recruited will contribute to the design, prototyping, and validation of OSI microelectronic subsystems, working in close collaboration with those responsible for ASICs, optoelectronics, power supply, and wireless communications.
-
Bioelectronics · Optical Implants and Neurotechnologies
Projet Optical Spinal Implant (OSI) — postdoctorat
The sBioM laboratory at Laval University is hiring for the Optical Spinal Implant (OSI) project. The complete description of the postdoctoral position is posted on the official University of Laval website (Professional Development Office).
-
Bioelectronics · Optical Implants and Neurotechnologies
Optical Spinal Implant (OSI) Project — Two Branches: Biomedical Integrated Circuits and Embedded Artificial Intelligence
Laval University's sBioM laboratory, led by Professor Benoit Gosselin, is recruiting a PhD candidate to contribute to the Optical Spinal Implant (OSI) project. The project brings together specialists in microelectronics, neurosciences, optogenetics, wireless systems, and preclinical validation, as well as industrial and clinical partners.
The OSI aims to create a miniaturized optical spinal implant combining optogenetic stimulation, fluorescence detection, embedded processing, and wireless communication. This closed-loop neuromodulation platform is designed to precisely target circuits associated with neuropathic and nociceptive pain, while adhering to strict constraints regarding power, size, safety, and biocompatibility.
The recruited individual will contribute to the central microelectronic system of the OSI along one of two complementary branches: (1) design of ultra-low-power biomedical integrated circuits or (2) development of embedded artificial intelligence and TinyML algorithms for detection and closed-loop control. Strong expertise in only one branch is sufficient to apply; the work will be carried out in collaboration with specialists from the other branch.
