R&D Intern – Bioprinting Systems & Acoustic Manipulation — Universität Bern
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
UniBE is quintessentially Bernese.
With us, you can expect a culture of respect and a healthy working environment. Aufgaben:
The lab is currently developing a digital light processing (DLP)-based bioprinting system combined with acoustic manipulation, where ultrasound fields are used to control and organize cells during the printing process, enabling improved structural and functional properties of engineered tissues.
- UniBE is quintessentially Bernese.
- With us, you can expect a culture of respect and a healthy working environment. Aufgaben:
- Design and fabrication of mechanical components for experimental setups using CAD tools
- Development, optimization, and operation of 3D printing systems (e.g., DLP, SLA, FDM)
- Strong links to the Bern University Hospital (Inselspital) to provide a coherent and holistic view of how engineering solutions can benefit patients International reputation
Main responsibilities
- Design and fabrication of mechanical components for experimental setups using CAD tools
- Development, optimization, and operation of 3D printing systems (e.g., DLP, SLA, FDM)
- Assembly and testing of mechanical and mechatronic systems for bioprinting platforms
- Support in prototyping, system integration, and experimental validation
- Documentation of designs, workflows, and experimental results Anforderungen:
- Background in Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360)
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing (highly desirable)
- Practical skills in prototyping and working with laboratory hardware (highly desirable) Strong communication skills We offer
- Creative and international environment to conduct competitive research in an interdisciplinary team
What the company offers
- Strong links to the Bern University Hospital (Inselspital) to provide a coherent and holistic view of how engineering solutions can benefit patients International reputation
Additional details
- With us, you can expect a culture of respect and a healthy working environment.
- Documentation of designs, workflows, and experimental results
- Practical skills in prototyping and working with laboratory hardware (highly desirable) Strong communication skills
Notes and original content
- Anforderungen:
- Practical skills in prototyping and working with laboratory hardware (highly desirable)
- Strong communication skills
- Strong links to the Bern University Hospital (Inselspital) to provide a coherent and holistic view of how engineering solutions can benefit patients
- Wir bieten:
- International reputation
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Bern offer for this role?
Universität Bern lists CHF 57'500 - 87'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Bern offer?
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