Internship Regenerative Orthopaedics (ID 1578)

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.
For more information, visit: https://www.aofoundation.org/

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:  Internship
Location / Standort: 

Davos Platz, CH

Workload percentage / Pensum:  100%
Experience level / gewünschtes Erfahrungsniveau:  Students / Interns
Application language / Bewerbungssprache:  Englisch

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and optimization of biofabrication technologies using hydrodynamic waves, magnetic fields, and light-based methods.
  • Support experiments involving stimuli-responsive materials for tissue regeneration and organoid modelling.
  • Contribute to cell culturing, imaging, and data analysis.
  • Collaborate with lab members on ongoing research projects and prepare results for publication.

Main Requirements

  • MSc in Biofabrication, Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Biophysics, or a related field (or currently enrolled in an MSc program).
  • Experience with 3D printing, hydrogels, biomaterials, cell culture, organoid generation, and imaging techniques is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., microscopy, statistical software) is an advantage.
  • Strong interest in biofabrication, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research setting.
     

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

If you meet the requirements of this challenging opportunity, please submit your complete online application (motivation letter, CV, recent photograph, certificates, reference letters, etc) through our online application system.

Datum der Publikation:  03.02.2025