PhD Position in Biomedical Engineering 1025 views

The University of Bern in close collaboration with the industrial and clinical partners, the Swiss Institute for Translational and Entrepreneurial Medicine (sitem-insel) is inviting applications for a funded PhD position with the possibility to work at the forefront of biomedical engineering on cutting-edge cardiovascular technologies.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Current percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) catheters are highly sophisticated tools in the field of cardiovascular technologies.
• To develop a new catheter design and investigate on new production methods within the next three years. In a scientific approach and in close collaboration with the industrial partner.
• The candidate will conceptualize a catheter design with respect to given requirements; evaluate suitable manufacturing technologies and materials; perform in-silico experiments to support the design and manufacturing phase of the catheter; build physical prototypes; develop and utilize mock experiments to test the catheter’s features, structural integrity and performance.

Requirements

• Applicant must hold a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or Microtechnology.
• A strong mechanical background will be preferred. You should be enthusiastic for conducting research on cardiovascular technologies and micro mechanical systems.
• Knowledge in plastic materials and manufacturing methods is an advantage.
• Interest in analytical and practical experimental work in close collaboration with engineers and physicians is a prerequisite.
• Applicant must be fluent in spoken and written English. German knowledge will be an advantage.
• Applicant must have an independent and self-motivated work style, good communication skills and strong team-working abilities.

Applications:

• Application including cover letter, CV and certificates to be sent via e mail to Dr. Adrian Zurbuchen (University of Bern, Medical Faculty, sitem-insel, Schwarztorstrasse 56, 3007 Bern, adrian.zurbuchen@med.unibe.ch)