Phd Student Disc and Cartilage Biology

Vor 4 Tagen


Davos Platz, Schweiz AO Foundation Vollzeit

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: Students / Interns
- Application language / Bewerbungssprache: English or German

**Short Description**:
The early-stage researcher will be a member of the Disc and Cartilage Biology Focus Area within the Regenerative Orthopaedics Program, with excellent facilities and experienced translational research teams. In addition, the doctoral student will join a PhD Programme within the D-HEST of ETH Zürich. ETH Zürich offers access to a variety of post-graduate training from introductory courses to academic transferable skills.

**Main Responsibilities**:
**Main Requirements**:

- MSc in biology, biomedical engineering or related field.
- Practical experience in cell/tissue culture methodology is required.
- Experience in biochemical analysis and knowledge of biomechanical evaluation techniques are also desired.

**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: Apr 29, 2025



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