A new position at postdoctoral level is now open in the Cardiovascular Engineering 
Group at the University of Bern’s ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research 
for its spin-off, ValTech Lifesciences (ValTech).

ValTech is developing a next-generation heart valve prosthesis, which incorporates 
patented features to reduce thrombogenicity. We are currently working with external 
MedTech firms to test pre-market prototypes. For that, we are looking for applicants 
with a strong background in fluid mechanics and enthusiasm for entrepreneurial work to 
join our team.

The applicant should hold a PhD degree in mechanical/aerospace/biomedical engineering 
(or equivalent). Exceptional MSc degree holders, justified by extensive research 
outputs, may also be considered. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, 
results-driven, with excellent knowledge in fluid mechanical analysis, turbulence, 
and/or hemodynamics. A good understanding of the cardiovascular system is considered 
an advantage. Expertise in one of the following areas is required:

-- Experimental fluid mechanics: tomographic particle image velocimetry and/or 
particle tracking velocimetry; instrumentation and control; data acquisition; Python 
programming.

-- Computational fluid mechanics: fluid-structure interaction; numerical modeling of 
physical and/or biological processes; experience with high-performance computing 
infrastructures; C/C++ programming.

Salaries at the postdoctoral level start at CHF 81,000 per year. The exact amount is 
determined by the University’s department of Human Resources. The position is 
initially limited to four months, with the possibility to extend. Excellent performer 
will have the chance to join our team as a co-founder.

Applications should be emailed to Prof. Dr. Dominik Obrist (dominik.obrist@unibe.ch) 
and Dr. Shaokai Zheng (shaokai.zheng@unibe.ch) with the subject “ValTech position”. 
Attached must be a motivation letter (max. one page), CV (max. two pages), and list of 
publications combined into one PDF.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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connected and regionally anchored, the University of Bern cultivates exchange with 
society and strengthens partnerships between science, medicine business, and politics. 
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people, animate and inanimate nature. It strives as an important educator, promoting 
enterprise and industry in the region and beyond, and distinguishes itself through 
problem-oriented research into questions of pressing social relevance. The University 
of Bern is an equal opportunity employer and strives to increase the number of women 
at all levels in its faculties.