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PhD Student Cardiovascular Molecular Imaging : 4031 Basel, Switzerland

The Cardiac Molecular Imaging Group at the Departement of Biomedicine of the University Hospital of Basel, Switzerland, studies molecular imaging of inflammation, ischemia, and angiogenesis with site targeted ultrasound contrast agents and microvascular physiology at the capillary level. For our young and international team we are looking for

1 PhD student
the position is open starting April 1st 2017
salary according to SNF (Swiss National Fund) guidelines

Description:
The candidate will have a master degree in medicine, biology or biomedical engineering. For candidates with an MD, entrance into the University of Basel MD-PhD program is an option (medizin.unibas.ch/lehre/md-phd.html). The applicant should be able to work exactly, independently and flexibly. The candidate will be responsible for his/her own project within the research group, including carrying out experiments, data analysis and interpretation, as well as drafting manuscripts. Very important is a keen interest in learning new methods (flow chamber experiments, small animal surgery, intravital microscopy, ultrasound imaging). The position requires effective participation in a small project team within the larger setting of several cardiovascular research groups. Experience in small animal surgery and FELASA Level B (LTK1) training is desired. Experience in ultrasound imaging would be a plus but is not required. You possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving skills as well as organizational capabilities. Experience in computer based data handling and analysis is desirable. Fluency in German and English (spoken and written) is expected.

Contact:
Please send your comprehensive application before December 31st 2016 to PD Dr. Beat Kaufmann, Cardiology, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, CH 4031 Basel, Switzerland, or e-mail to beat.kaufmann@usb.ch….

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Employer:University Hospital Basel / University of Basel

Website:https://biomedizin.unibas.ch/...

Location:Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Expires:January 31, 2017

Job type:PhD Studentship

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Master's degree

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time