AO Foundation
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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Internship Regenerative Orthopaedics (ID1841)
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:
- Biofabrication and bioassembly technologies
- Stimuli-responsive materials for tissue regeneration
- In vitro multicellular modelling
Main Requirements
- MSc in Mech / Electric / Biomed Engineering, Biophysics, or related fields
- Experience in cell imaging, and data analysis is highly desirable
- Maker mindset, enthusiastic about building, prototyping, and experimenting with new tech developments
- Preferred Starting Date: January – February 2026
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
Arbeitsort: 7270Davos
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.