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Researcher for the neurosurgery departement

The NeuroRestore laboratory at CHUV (Lausanne University Hospital) is offering a position for a Software Engineer for an occupational rate of 80% - 100%.

Contexte

The Lausanne University Hospital CHUV is one in five university hospitals in Switzerland, and the only one in the French-speaking part of the country carrying out DBS implantations for Parkinsonian conditions, with more than 50 cases per year. Academically, it is linked to the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and it holds close ties to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL).

.NeuroRestore is a research, innovation and treatment center that develops and applies bioengineering strategies involving neurosurgical interventions to restore neurological functions.

Our mission is to conceive and deploy innovative interventions to restore motor functions after central nervous system disorders, especially spinal cord injury, and to translate our findings into clinical applications capable of improving the quality of life for people with motor impairments.

Mission

Main duties and responsibilities

• Support NeuroRestore researchers and clinicians by delivering robust software solutions for various stages of therapy development (data acquisition, therapy optimization, interfaces with stimulation systems, etc.)
• Contribute to the design and development of high-quality software following best engineering practices
• Participate in verification and validation activities of NeuroRestore software systems
• Contribute to software testing, documentation, and release preparation
• Ensure robust data management and support automation of data analysis
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (engineers, neuroscientists, clinicians)
• Provide technical support in the context of research and clinical studies
• Contribute to the documentation required for compliance with applicable standards.

Profil

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a software engineer or in a similar role
• Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Python and/or MATLAB
• Solid knowledge of software architectural principles and development best practices
• Experience working on multiple projects in parallel
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English (French is a plus).

These elements constitue a plus:

• Experience in regulated environments (medical, clinical research, automotive, spacial, etc.)
• Familiarity with verification and validation processes
• Experience with documentation in regulated contexts.

Nous offrons

You will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary research team at the intersection of neuroengineering, clinical research, and medical technology development. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across academia and healthcare sectors, in collaboration with world-renowned experts in neurorehabilitation and neurotechnology.

To become an employee of the world-famous University Hospital Center from the Canton of Vaud is an assurance of:

• First-rate social benefits such as a Paternity Leave of 20 days and a Maternity Leave of 4 months (there is also the possibility to obtain a complementary breastfeeding leave of 1 month)
• Regular salary progression adapted to your responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacations per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, by accessing a wide offer of courses not only from the CHUV Training Center but also from external providers
• Possibility to access one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods in case of relocation in Switzerland
• Discounts proposed on social and cultural events, goodies and other services, thanks to the “H-Oxygène” association
• Signing up to our Mobility Plan and benefit from different advantages (discounts on public transportation, promotion of “Mobility” car fleet and discounts on electric bikes)
• Being able to enjoy our high-quality corporate restaurants, located in every hospital building, with employees’ discount

Contact et envoi de candidature

Contact person in case of questions about this role : Romain Heimgartner, E-Mail schreiben

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