The Center for Intelligent Optics (CIO) is a research unit within the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Basel. Our primary focus lies in the development of intelligent optical technologies for medical applications.
As a successful PhD candidate, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team comprising biomedical engineers, mathematicians, mechatronics engineers, computer scientists, physicists, and medical doctors. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a groundbreaking technology in robotic surgery.
Your Role
In this project, you will design and develop a laser probe that can be used for tissue ablation. This cutting-edge technology holds significant promise for revolutionizing medical procedures.
Your Qualifications
* Experience with high power lasers,
* Able to assemble complex instruments involving optics, electrical, and mechanical components,
* Hands-on laboratory experience with lasers and optics,
* University master's degree in biomedical engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or closely related fields,
* Excellent academic record, with top grades in your Master's and Bachelor's studies,
* Familiarity with optical design techniques, such as Zemax,
* Able to work collaboratively within a highly international team,
* High motivation to work with lasers and their biomedical applications,
* Previous experience with micro-optical systems is a plus,
* Fluency in English is expected.
We Offer
* An opportunity to work on a pioneering project within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment featuring collaboration among up to 50 researchers,
* Enrollment in an established 3-year PhD program in Biomedical Engineering, conducted entirely in English,
* A competitive salary, commensurate with international standards, and adherence to the University of Basel's compensation guidelines,
* Five weeks of paid holidays per year, working hours limited to 42 per week.