The Center for Intelligent Optics (CIO) is a research entity within the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Basel. The interdisciplinary team explores intelligent optical technologies for various medical applications.
As a PhD candidate, you will collaborate with biomedical engineers, mathematicians, mechatronics engineers, computer scientists, physicists, and medical doctors to develop innovative solutions in robotic surgery.
Your Role
You will be responsible for designing and developing a laser probe for tissue ablation in this project.
Your Qualifications
* Experience with high power lasers,
* Ability to assemble optical, electrical, and mechanical instruments,
* Hands-on laboratory experience with lasers and optics
* A Master's degree in biomedical engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or closely related fields,
* Excellent academic records,
* Experience with optical design techniques (e.g Zemax),
* Ability to work in a highly international team,
* High motivation to work with lasers and their biomedical applications,
* Experience in working with micro-optical systems is a plus,
* Excellent English language skills are required.
We Offer
* The opportunity to work on an innovative project in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.
* Enrollment in a 3-year PhD program in Biomedical Engineering, conducted entirely in English.
* A competitive salary, aligned with international standards, and according to the University of Basel guidelines.
* Five weeks of paid holiday time per year, and a standard 42-hour working week.
Basel, located at the intersection of Switzerland, France, and Germany, offers an international and diverse environment.