PhD Student in Fiber-optic Sensor Development
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Insel Hospital, University Hospital Bern
Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine and Metabolism UDEM
Start of employment: April 1st 2025
Employment is fixed term for 3 – 4 years.

The samlab, an interdisciplinary research group at the University of Bern and UDEM at the University Hospital Bern, led by Prof. Dr. Lilian Witthauer, is seeking a talented and highly motivated PhD student. Our lab focuses on advancing novel sensing technologies in diabetes research and beyond.

Our group is looking to hire a PhD student to work on our project to develop a fiber-optic sensor for multi-metabolite sensing. Your responsibilities will encompass fiber-optic design, characterization, and development of coating procedure. Furthermore, you will conduct in vitro evaluations through spectroscopic methods. You will be at the forefront of designing experiments, analyzing results, and presenting your findings at conferences and in reputable journals. The position will require travel to collaborators in the USA; thus, applicants must be citizens or nationals of a country that can participate in the Visa Waiver Program or similar.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop a new fiber-optic sensing probe
  • Opto-electronic design and implementation of experimental protocols.
  • Writing and editing of manuscripts for publication
  • Summarize relevant data for presentation at national and international meetings
  • Collaborate with partners in the USA, requiring periodic travel.
Requirements
  • Master Degree in physics, engineering or related fields with a focus in fiber optics.
  • Highly motivated, creative problem solver and team player.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Existing publications are a plus
  • Willingness to collaborate in a highly interdisciplinary team.
  • Citizenship or nationality of a country that qualifies for the US Visa Waiver Program (due to travel requirements to the USA) or similar
We offer
  • Excellent scientific expertise within a vibrant and dynamic environment.
  • Support for a global scientific career with a focus on translational research.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities in the modern sitem-insel building.
  • Affiliation with the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine, and Metabolism (UDEM) at the Bern University Hospital and University of Bern.
  • Salary according to guidelines of the Swiss National Science Foundation
Application and contact
For subject-specific questions and information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Lilian Witthauer, lilian.witthauer@unibe.ch.
Send your application, including a cover letter detailing your current and future research interests, CV, publication list, diplomas, and references over the online form via the Apply button. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Lilian Witthauer at lilian.witthauer@unibe.ch.


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