Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zürich
Research Engineer / Scientist (Biomechanics & Biomaterials) (w/m/d) 80-100 %
Your tasks
- Conduct experimental biomechanics for a new motion-preserving spinal stabilization implant.
- Support the development of and evaluate implant components and related instruments together with consortium partners.
- Run bio-integration experiments to inform design decisions.
- Plan and document verification & validation according to ISO/GLP expectations; contribute to preclinical / animal study preparation.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, engineers, and industry partners to translate prototypes into a standardized, easy-to-deploy procedure kit.
- Communicate results (SOPs, test reports, manuscripts, conference abstracts) and support project management deliverables.
Your profile
- MSc/PhD (or equivalent experience) in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials/Biomaterials, Health Sciences or a related field.
- Experience in experimental biomechanics and/or biomaterials testing.
- Experience with textile structures, collagen matrices, orthopedic implants, cadaveric testing, or GLP/ISO 10993/13485 interfaces is an advantage.
- Comfortable in a build-test-iterate environment; proactive, creative, and solution-oriented.
- Clear technical writing and confident cross-disciplinary collaboration (clinicians, engineers, industry).
- Experience in MedTech R&D or a related field is preferred.
Our offer
- A dynamic, interdisciplinary research setting embedded in a world-leading orthopedic hospital, direct access to surgeons, wet lab infrastructure, and state-of-the-art spine testing infrastructure.
- Close collaboration with our project industry partners specializing in innovative spine implants and collagen-based biomaterials, including joint prototyping and validation activities.
- Opportunity to shape a first-in-class, motion-preserving alternative to spinal fusion from prototype toward clinical readiness.
- A fixed-term contract of 20 months with the possibility to continue on an unlimited contract thereafter.
Next steps
For further information please contact Dr. Tobias Götschi, Project Manager, E-Mail: .
We look forward to your complete online application (CV, cover letter, transcripts, references, and - if available - key publications/portfolio).
We look forward to your complete online application (CV, cover letter, transcripts, references, and - if available - key publications/portfolio).