Position for PostDoc in biology and biomedical engineering

Updated: over 1 year ago
Deadline: 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z

The Christian Doppler Laboratory for Microinvasive Cardiac Surgery at the Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, is offering a Post Doc position (m/f/d) with (bio)medical engineering or biotechnological background to join our interdisciplinary team consisting of cardiac surgeons and scientists (biology and biomedical engineering). Our aim is to refine surgical instruments and apply visualization tools to develop microinvasive cardiac surgery procedures for revascularization, valve replacement and repair. Research focus is set on tissue analysis and fluid dynamics of ex vivo bench studies of heart valves and in vivo feasibility studies of medical devices in large animal models.


Employment:

•40 hours/week

•Gross salary according to collective agreement of the Medical University of Vienna 4,061.50€

•Employment starting first quarter of 2023


Job profile:

•Organization, planning and conducting in vitro, in vivo (large animal) and ex vivo experiments in cardiac surgery

•Research in medicine and medical devices technology and biomedical research

•Documentation, analysis and processing of project-specific data

•Preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication

•Supervision of doctorial/diploma students and research technicians


Candidate requirements:

•Completed PhD in the field of medicine, biomedical engineering or biomedical studies or similar 

•Experience in tissue preparation, hydrodynamic test benches, fluid dynamics, large animal studies 

•Prior knowledge in cardiac imaging (echocardiography, videoscopy) and medical devices development is advantageous

•Flexibility and motivation to work in a team

•High level of commitment and reliability

•Excellent spoken and written English skills


We offer:

•Independent and diverse area of responsibility

•Active participation in a highly innovative research area

•Integration into an experienced and dynamic team

•Opportunities for further education


We are looking forward to receiving your application! Please send your documents (incl. CV) to [email protected]



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