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Internship Regenerative Orthopaedics (ID 1688)

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
Workload percentage / Pensum:  100%
Location / Standort: 

Davos Platz, CH

Experience level / gewünschtes Erfahrungsniveau:  Students / Interns
Application language / Bewerbungssprache:  English or German

Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

 

  • Carry out scientific work relating to project
  • Maintain Lab books and project documentation
  • Presentation as needed

 

General Responsibilities:

 

  • Liaise with home university
  • Assist with ARI tours
  • Runs experimental work under guidance of the Line Manager 
  • Report results and maintain project documentation
  • Avoid disclosure of confidential information to third parties
  • Contributes to maintain laboratory equipment 
  • Carries out sub studies

 

Remarks:
In addition to the duties specified, the employee should perform other special tasks as required by the supervisor. The employee is supporting the QM-System and adheres to the regulations in the QM System valid for his/her area of responsibility.

Main Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree 
  • Working level of oral and written English 
  • Ability to learn and apply methods, complete given objectives and meet deadlines as discussed with the line manager
  • Ability to report the progress effectively and concisely
  • Proactive, willing to learn
  • Detail oriented
  • Team player
  • Confidentiality on all unpublished intellectual property, findings and other important ARI / AO data outside of ARI
     

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, certificates, reference letters, etc) through our online application system.
Date of publication:  Apr 30, 2025

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