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PhD Student Disc and Cartilage Biology(m/w/x)

Davos
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

Description

In this role, you will focus on creating and validating innovative intervertebral disc models, collaborating closely with peers and international partners to advance understanding and treatment of disc degeneration.

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Requirements

  • Background in biomedical sciences
  • Interest in tissue engineering
  • MSc degree with excellent marks
  • Experience in cell biology, biochemistry, or bioengineering
  • Practical experience in cell/tissue culture
  • Experience in biochemical and molecular biological analysis techniques
  • Enthusiasm for regenerative medicine
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Good English language skills
  • Familiarity with a cross-cultural/interdisciplinary environment
  • Eligibility to apply for Visa for temporary residence in Switzerland

Education

Vocational certification
OR
Master's degree
OR
Doctoral / PhD

Work Experience

approx. 1 - 4 years

Tasks

  • Fabricate a mechanically loaded intervertebral disc model
  • Work with 3D bio-printed intervertebral disc models
  • Fit constructs into uniaxial and multiaxial bioreactor systems
  • Culture models under mechanical loading with or without proinflammatory components
  • Design innovative preclinical models to understand disc degeneration
  • Validate models to test new therapies for discogenic low back pain
  • Collaborate with a second doctoral student on the project
  • Engage with project partners from Nantes University and Sorbonne University

Languages

EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • High degree of flexibility

More Vacation Days

  • Supplementary vacation days

Retirement Plans

  • Pension scheme contributions

Learning & Development

  • Internal skills training
  • Support for continued education

Career Advancement

  • Access to post-graduate training
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