Post Doc Position in Engineering of Biomedical Implants

80%-100%, Zurich, temporary

The ETHeart Project is dedicated to the innovation of implantable devices through world-class bioengineering and medical research. Recently established, the ETHeart Consortium is working to advance the state of the art in implant technology.

Project background

We are seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Institute for Mechanical Systems at ETH Zurich and the Chair of Translational Cardiovascular Technologies. The aim of the project will be to develop novel engineering solutions at the interface between implant materials and the hosting tissues. Specifically, the work shall extend our recent breakthroughs in blood pump technology.

Job description

You will develop and upscale fabrication protocols to implement rationally developed surface topographies on implant materials, identify and test bionic systems in their interaction with interstitial tissues, and validate candidate solutions in clinically relevant in vitro and in vivo set-ups towards their translation to medical practise.

We offer:

• Salary packaging


• State of the art facilities


• Stimulating work setting


• Interdisciplinary environment

We strive to ensure that our employees enjoy a stimulating working environment where diversity and gender equity are valued and promoted.

Your profile

You are a brilliant scientist with a talent for experimental engineering and its clinical applications. You want to work on the most exciting and cutting-edge biomedical research in Switzerland while advancing your academic career.

Please contact us if you have:

• A PhD


• Demonstrated capacity in bioengineering.


• Experience in cardiovascular biology and microfabrication technologies will be considered a plus.

ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.Working, teaching and research at ETH