The University of Bern, together with the University Hospital (Inselspital) is establishing a medical technology platform termed Artificial Organ Center to promote a strong Biomedical Engineering Research program. This program will establish eleven new multi-disciplinary junior faculty positions with related infrastructural support.
The research topic has to be in the field of design and development of novel approaches for the catheter-based/minimally-invasive treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Candidates may have expertise in one or more of the following or related fields: materials science, mechanical engineering design, electrical engineering, bioinstrumentation, biosignal processing and medical imaging and processing.
A strong desire to actively collaborate with the clinicians and technologists of the ARTORG Center, industry and other Swiss academic institutes of technology is expected.
The applicants will be expected to build up a competitive research program. They must have a doctoral degree in engineering or related discipline, an outstanding academic and research record, including refereed publications, extramural funding and effective teaching ability. Successful candidates should have at least two years of postdoctoral experience, featuring both theoretical work and practical application.
Duties will include research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and departmental service. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and the initial appointment is for four years, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two-year period and the possibility of qualifying for a permanent position. Start date is approximately March 1, 2008.
Applicants should include: a detailed curriculum vitae, a clear statement of specific teaching and research interest and the names of three persons able to provide references in support of their application. Letters of application should be addressed no later than February 4, 2008 to: