Research Associate

The Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture ranks among the most renowned technical universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. With its core theme of engineering and design for humanity and the environment, the School makes valuable contributions to teaching and research in the field. Our lecturers and students work towards realizing the working world of tomorrow.

The Institute of Medical Engineering is part of the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture. Its main activity is focused on research and education in the field of medical engineering, bio-medical and biotechnological research, related to space medicine and mechano-biological dysfunction on Earth. Experiments carried out under simulated or real microgravity, as well as under terrestrial conditions, address important questions concerning biological mechanisms of signal transduction.
The Institute of Medical Engineering maintains in addition the Biotechnology Space Support Center (BIOTESC) as part of the User Support and Operations Center (USOC) of the European Space Agency ESA. Tasks of the center include providing the necessary infrastructure and support to scientists, conducting biological experiments in the European space laboratory "COLUMBUS" of the International Space Station ISS. Furthermore, the BIOTESC center is responsible for the implementation of the operational products as well as for the support of astronauts while executing the associated biological experiments onboard the ISS from our integrated Control Room.

Tasks and job requirements

• preparation of experiment scenario and documentation for on orbit payloads
• development of Astronaut instructions based on experiment documentation
• planning and conduction of ground test to evaluate the experiment scenario
• coordination of interdisciplinary teams
• support of Astronaut training
• support to planning and execution of on orbit operations
• participation in simulations to achieve ESA certification
• support in research and development

Your profile

• Master's degree or higher in Engineering (Medical-, Electrical- or Mechanical Engineering) or Physics
• professional experience is desired
• willingness to travel (short trips, mostly within Europe)
• fluency in English
• weekend duties will be required occasionally
• coordination and planning skills
• team player with excellent communication skills
• motivation to learn new things and ability to think outside of the box

Our offer to you

• dedicated education provided by the European Space Agency ESA
• unique international and interdisciplinary work environment
• possibility to take advantage of the advanced education programs of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
• fascinating technical and science projects connected to human space flights

Location

Lucerne School of Engieering and Architecture
Obermatttweg 9
6052 Hergiswil NW

Inquiries

Bernd Rattenbacher
Head of Research Group
T +41 41 349 36 19
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