The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Medical Faculty of the University of Basel contributes to a better future in meeting health care needs by innovative biomedical research and engineering solutions and to translate basic science and engineering into medical knowledge and healthcare innovations. We activate potential by offering unique possibilities and career opportunities for Master students, PhD students and researchers on all levels.
The DBE lives translation in embedded research, benchside education, and advanced services. Join us as student, researcher, clinician, collaborator, or donor and help us to
- integrate engineering into medicine
- make high-tech treatment more available
- speed up diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
- solve all sorts of clinical problems
- go boldly where no one has gone before.
The DBE: Patient-specific research for science-based treatment. Visit us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
Call for Junior Group Leaders
Do you want to drive innovative, translational research within our department and shape the future of medicine?
Join the DBE as Junior Group Leader!
Application deadline:
11. August 2025
Check our careers page for more info!

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