Post Doc Biomedical Materials

The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.

The AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) contributes high quality applied preclinical research and development within trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and translation of this knowledge, as well as investigates and improves the performance of surgical procedures, devices, and substances to achieve more effective patient care worldwide. It fosters a close relationship with the AO’s medical community, academic societies, and universities and provides a research environment and support for AO clinicians.
- Employment type / Anstellungsverhältnis: Temporary- Workload percentage / Pensum: 100%- Location / Standort: Davos Platz, CH- Experience level / gewünschtes Erfahrungsniveau: Professional Newcomers- Application language / Bewerbungssprache: English**Short Description**:
ARI's **Biomedical Materials Focus Area** is committed to designing advanced biomaterials and the development of manufacturing technologies for improved musculoskeletal disorders therapies.

We create polymeric biomaterials that react to environmental stimuli, that interact with cells and tissues and that are amenable to cutting-edge biofabrication technologies.

**The position is immediately available, with termination on 30/06/2026**. Extension of the role is possible after termination date, but not guaranteed.

**Main Responsibilities**:
**Topic**: Soft biomaterials for regenerative medicine.
- The position will be involved in ongoing research concerning the chemical modification of biopolymers, their biofabrication to achieve constructs with dynamic characteristics to foster cell invasion and thereby tissue regeneration.

**Main Requirements**:

- Experience in cell encapsulation, vasculogenesis, culture of MSCs and related biochemical assays, and biofabrication is a plus.
- We require **good English language skills**, a work ethic suitable to the challenges we plan to offer.
- Familiarity with a cross-cultural/interdisciplinary environment is an advantage.

**We offer**
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
- Modern infrastructure
- High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
- Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
- Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education
- Date of publication: Sep 17, 2024