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August 5, 2024
AO Foundation
Davos Platz
OTHER
Internship Regenerative Orthopaedics (ID1399)
The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
The AO Research Institute Davos (ARI) contributes high quality applied preclinical research and development within trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and translation of this knowledge, as well as investigates and improves the performance of surgical procedures, devices, and substances to achieve more effective patient care worldwide. It fosters a close relationship with the AO’s medical community, academic societies, and universities and provides a research environment and support for AO clinicians.
Employment type / Anstellungsverhältnis: Temporary
Workload percentage / Pensum: 100%
Location / Standort: Davos Platz, CH
Experience level / gewünschtes Erfahrungsniveau: Students / Interns
Application language / Bewerbungssprache: English or German
Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated Intern (100%) for the Progenitor Cell Biology and Mechanoregulation Focus Area, Regenerative Orthopaedics program in Davos/Switzerland to join our team for 6 months, as of October 2024.
The successful applicant will be working within a multidisciplinary team in a project aiming to study the influence of different stimuli (e.g., glucocorticoids, mechanics, mi RNA) on bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cell (BMSC) differentiation.
The successful applicant will be working within a multidisciplinary team in a project aiming to study the influence of different stimuli (e.g., glucocorticoids, mechanics, mi RNA) on bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cell (BMSC) differentiation.
Job Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct in vitro experiments with primary human BMSCs, endothelial cells and/or macrophages, including transfection with mi RNA mimics/antagonists
- Utilize bioreactors to apply mechanical load
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Establish and utilize cellular and molecular methods for musculoskeletal tissue.
Job Requirements
- A Masters in cell or molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or related fields.
- Previous experience in cell culture and laboratory techniques (in particular, RNA isolation and gene expression analysis)
- Experience in planning and executing research experiments.
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral).
- Ability to solve complex tasks in a highly independent manner along with a willing-to-help attitude.
- Present good adaptation and integration skills in a cross-cultural/interdisciplinary environment.
- High motivation and passion for research.
We offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
- Modern infrastructure
- High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
- Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
- Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education
If you meet the requirements of this challenging opportunity, please submit your application (motivation letter, CV, recent photograph, certificates, reference letters, etc)
Date of publication: Sep 3, 2024
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