Hochschule Luzern, is a leading institution in education and sciences in central Switzerland. It offers application-oriented Bachelor- and Master courses as well as programs for advanced education. The School of Engineering and Architecture is one of 6 departments of the Hochschule Luzern, which employs 1'600 people and educates 10'800 students in total.
The Institute of Medical Engineering is part of the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture. Its main activity is focused on research and education in the field of medical engineering.
The Institute of Medical Engineering maintains in addition the Biotechnology Space Support Center (BIOTESC) as part of the User Support and Operations Center (USOC) of the European Space Agency ESA. Tasks of the center include providing the necessary infrastructure and support to scientists, conducting biological experiments in the European space laboratory "COLUMBUS" of the International Space Station ISS. Furthermore, the BIOTESC center is responsible for the implementation of the operational products as well as for the support of astronauts while executing the associated biological experiments onboard the ISS from our integrated Control Room. To complement the BIOTESC team and to support the teaching staff involved in the medical engineering study course we are looking for a motivated:
Research Associate – BIOTESC Operator 100%
Your Tasks
Preparation of experiment scenario and documentation for on orbit payloads
Development of Astronaut instructions based on experiment documentation
Planning and conduction of ground test to evaluate the experiment scenario
Coordination of interdisciplinary teams
Support of Astronaut training
Support to planning and execution of on orbit operations
Participation in simulations to achieve ESA certification
depending on feasibility and qualification additionally supervision of Industrial Projects and Bachelor theses within the Medical Engineering curriculum desired
Weekend duties will be required occasionally
Your Profile
Master degree or higher in Engineering (Medical-, Electrical- or Mechanical Engineering)
Professional experience in Medtech industry desirably in at least one of following fields: product development, production, quality and regulatory affairs or clinical trials
Willingness to travel (short trips, mostly within Europe)
Fluency in English and German
Coordination and planning skills
Team player with excellent communication skills
Motivation to learn new things and ability to think outside of the box
Our Offer
Dedicated education provided by the European Space Agency ESA
Unique international and interdisciplinary work environment
Possibility to take advantage of the advanced education programs of the Hochschule Luzern
Fascinating technical and science projects connected to human space flights
For further information, please contact Dr. Bernd Rattenbacher, Telephone +41 41 349 36 19 , E-Mail bernd.rattenbacher@hslu.ch
