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Postdoctoral fellow - Analysis of the structural and functional development of the lung, as well as of pulmonary particle deposition
60% - 100%

The Institute of Anatomy at the University of Bern belongs to the Medical Faculty and teaches at the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine. Seven independent, but highly collaboratively working groups conduct biomedical research in the fields of development and regeneration, lung development and pulmonary particle interactions, bacterial toxins and virulence factors, angiogenesis and cancer, as well as structural biology.

Pulmonary ventilation and particle deposition is critical dependent on the microstructures of the lung. Using Synchrotron Radiation based X-ray Tomography Microscopy (HR-microCT) the group of Prof. Dr. Johannes Schittny obtained high resolution 3-dimensional lung images and analyzed dynamic changes during breathing and particle deposition in healthy and diseased lungs. Furthermore, they simulated pulmonary gas-washout (www.ana.unibe.ch/research/group_schittny). The Postdoc-project in the group of Prof. Dr. Johannes Schittny aims to understand the dynamics of structural changes during breathing at alveolar and acinar level, as well as to understand where and why various particles deposit in the lung.

Tasks

• We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral fellow who is willing to work interdisciplinary in the field of biomedical research, X-ray imaging, image Analysis, and developmental biology


• It is expected that the results are presented at national and international conferences


• The Postdoc will be asked to contribute to the writing of research proposals


• A Guidance of medical master/doctoral students is anticipated after a phase of familiarization

Requirements

• PhD in life science, biomedical engineering, physics, or similar disciplines


• Fluent in English including good scientific writing skills


• Background in image analysis and code writing

We offer

• A Postdoctoral position, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation which is immediately open.


• A stimulating, cooperative, and supportive environment and close collaboration with international research teams. The project is performed in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Marco Stampanoni (TOMCAT, Swiss Light Source, Paul-Scherrer-Institute, Villigen, Switzerland).


• The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Please send a curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of experience, letter of motivation, letters of reference and contact information of three references per E-Mail to Prof. Dr. Johannes Schittny. For further information please call +41 31 631 4635.

www.unibe.ch

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