Klinik für Oralchirurgie und Stomatologie, Freiburgstrasse 7, CH-3010 Bern Medizinische Fakultät Zahnmedizinische Kliniken Klinik für Oralchirurgie und Stomatologie Abteilung für Oral Diagnostic Sciences PhD Student Position in Cell Biology 100% Our Profile The Laboratory of Oral Cell Biology at the Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, University of Bern, Switzerland, investigates clinically oriented mechanistic questions in oral hard and soft tissue regeneration, including the functional characterization of autogenous bone, extraction socket soft tissue, peri-implant tissues, bioactive substances, and regenerative materials. Our laboratory contributes to the field of regenerative dental medicine, with a well-established record of research publications. We are located in the state-of-the-art sitem-insel building on the Insel Campus Bern, Switzerland, providing a collaborative research environment in close proximity to the University Hospital and the broader University of Bern network. The Challenge We are offering a PhD position to a highly motivated student. The research project investigates the impact of biomechanical stimulation, recreating the mechanical environment of bone tissue under physiological and dental surgical conditions, on cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions involved in early bone healing events. The project will utilize a variety of cell and molecular biological techniques to investigate molecular interactions that provide instructive cues for osteogenesis and osseointegration, with the aim of supporting personalized treatment approaches in dental implantology. Your Profile • Master’s degree in Cell or Molecular Biology. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Dental Medicine will also be considered. • Previous experience in cell culture techniques (primary and immortalized cells), as well as cell and molecular biological methods, is a strong asset. • Additional experience in genomics, bioinformatics, imaging, and related image-analysis technologies is advantageous but not required. • Excellent command of written and spoken English. • Ability to work both under supervision and independently, while contributing to a collaborative team environment. We offer • A full-time PhD position funded according to SNSF regulations. Candidates who already hold an external scholarship providing financial support for their PhD studies will have an advantage. • The successful applicant will join a small research team within a collaborative research environment and will be enrolled in the Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences Prof. Dr. med. dent. Vivianne Chappuis Klinikdirektorin Prof. Dr. med. dent. Ralf Schulze Abteilungsleiter Freiburgstrasse 7 CH-3010 Bern Telefon +41 31 684 06 15 • • (www.gcb.unibe.ch). This will complement the laboratory training with opportunities for further academic education. Access to modern laboratory infrastructure and central university core facilities. The opportunity to contribute to highly translational research projects and to produce results of interest to a broad audience, ranging from basic researchers to clinicians in the fields of dental implantology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and orthopedics. Application process • Applicants should be able to attend an in-person interview in Bern, Switzerland. • Applications should contain: 1) a letter of motivation, including a short summary of previous research accomplishments; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) transcripts of academic records from your university and a copy of your degree; and 4) the contact details of two academic referees. • Applications should be sent electronically as a single PDF to [email protected] • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Seite 2/2