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BFH Institute for Human Centered Engineering Postdoctoral Fellowship

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Human Centered Engineering (HuCE) developing non-invasive optical sensor implants, retinal prosthetics, and robotic assistive exoskeletons.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Electrical Engineering completed within 3 years
English language proficiency
Fluent English and working German
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Minimum 3 first-author papers in recognized biomedical technology or sensor journals
Recommendation letters
Three academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
CHF 86,000 - 95,000 per annum salary plus Swiss occupational pension benefits
Application fee
Zero fee
Tuition / joining costs
Full salaried university employee

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 31, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Bern University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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