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.
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The 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
Short Description
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic early-stage researcher to join our Field-Assisted Biofabrication lab at the AO Research Institute in Davos. Our lab focuses on developing and exploring extrinsic field-based biofabrication and bioassembly technologies, based on hydrodynamic waves, magnetic fields, and light-based methods, for tissue modelling and regeneration.
Main Responsibilities
Key Areas of Focus:
1. Biofabrication and bioassembly technologies
2. Stimuli-responsive materials for tissue regeneration
3. In vitro multicellular modelling
Main Requirements
4. MSc in Mech / Electric / Biomed Engineering, Biophysics, or related fields
5. Experience in cell imaging, and data analysis is highly desirable
6. Maker mindset, enthusiastic about building, prototyping, and experimenting with new tech developments
7. Preferred Starting Date: January – February 2026
We offer
8. An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
9. The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
10. Modern infrastructure
11. High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
12. Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
13. Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education