Student Job Position
Hardware and Testing Engineer for Medical Technology
30-40%
The Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging (AIMI) lab at the University of Bern's ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research invites software engineer student applications with a strong background in programming to work on innovative surgical technology.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hardware and Testing Engineer to join our
team for the development and commissioning of a Mueller Matrix polarimetric imaging
system. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the functionality,
accuracy, and efficiency of the polarimetry system.
Required experience and skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in instrumentation: hardware design, development, and testing, with a focus on complex systems.
- A strong understanding of optics, with experience in optical system characterization and diagnosis.
- Proficiency with post-processing software, particularly Python-based, is essential for this role.
Other desirable (but not required) skills
- Proficiency in 3D design software (preferably SolidWorks) for creating detailed hardware layouts and components.
The AIMI lab offers a creative and international environment to conduct exciting and competitive research with an interdisciplinary team. Strongly linked to the Bern University Hospital (Inselspital) and part of the new Center for AI in Medicine, the AIMI lab strives to provide a coherent and holistic view of how AI in healthcare can benefit patients by designing and developing fundamental and translation research.
More about the positions
The positions are funded for 1 year at first, possibly extending thereafter. The start date is expected as soon as possible. The position is intended for a student looking for a 30-40% capacity, with the possibility to increase worktime to 80-100% during the off-semester periods.
Strong communication skills in English are required, as it is the working language of the ARTORG center. Free German courses are available for those wishing to learn. There are
no associated teaching duties, but opportunities are possible for those interested.
Strong communication skills in English are required, as it is the working language of the ARTORG center. Free German courses are available for those wishing to learn. There are
no associated teaching duties, but opportunities are possible for those interested.
To apply
Applications should be emailed to Davide Scandella with the subject “[OPTE-01] Hardware and Testing Engineer”. A cover letter and a CV must be contained.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
About the University of Bern
The University of Bern is in the heart of Switzerland. Internationally connected and
regionally anchored, the University of Bern cultivates exchange with society and
strengthens partnerships between science, medicine, business, and politics. The University of Bern is committed to a deliberate and ethical responsibility towards people, animate and inanimate nature. It strives as an important educator, promoting enterprise and industry in the region and beyond, and distinguishes itself through problem-oriented research into questions of pressing social relevance.
The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer and strives to increase the number of women at all levels in its faculties.
The University of Bern is in the heart of Switzerland. Internationally connected and
regionally anchored, the University of Bern cultivates exchange with society and
strengthens partnerships between science, medicine, business, and politics. The University of Bern is committed to a deliberate and ethical responsibility towards people, animate and inanimate nature. It strives as an important educator, promoting enterprise and industry in the region and beyond, and distinguishes itself through problem-oriented research into questions of pressing social relevance.
The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer and strives to increase the number of women at all levels in its faculties.
