Phd Position in Spectroscopic Glucose Sensing

vor 2 Wochen


Bern, Schweiz Universität Bern Universität Bern Vollzeit

**PhD Position in spectroscopic glucose sensing (w/m/d)**
**100 %**:
Medical division abdomen and metabolism
Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine and Metabolism
Division Diabetes
Entry per immediately or by agreement
Limited for 3 - 4 years

The challenge
- Development of a new glucose sensor using spectroscopy
- Working with clinical and research partners, including start-ups and established companies.
- Writing and submission research papers
- Presentation of scientific results at international conferences

**Profile**:

- A master's physics, biomedical engineering, or similar with a strong background in biomedical optics
- Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of infrared spectroscopy
- Experience with building optical setups
- Knowledge in at least one programming language, such as python or C++
- Knowledge of statistical methods
- Willingness to collaborate in a highly interdisciplinary team
- Prior experience working with biomedical sensors is a plus
- Excellent communication skills in English

The package

We provide excellent scientific expertise in a young and dynamic environment, and we offer support for a global scientific career with a focus on translational research. Our group is located at the Diabetes Center Berne and belongs to the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine and Metabolism (UDEM) at the Bern University Hospital and University of Bern.
You will be enrolled in the Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Bern and the salary is according to the guidelines of the Swiss National Science Foundation.

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