PhD Position

Inselspital & University of Bern

Background

The Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University of Bern invites applications for a PhD position in nuclear medicine imaging. The department seeks highly motivated candidates with a background in molecular imaging, radiobiology, molecular biology, neurobiology, or related disciplines who are interested in working within an interdisciplinary and international research environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and establishment of cutting-edge imaging technologies and tracers for diagnostic imaging.


The Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University of Bern is one of the leading nuclear medicine centers in Europe. It is equipped with two ultra–high-sensitivity long axial field-of-view (LAFOV) PET scanners; an advanced full-ring CZT SPECT system is scheduled for installation in 2026, alongside small animal PET/SPECT/CT and a multiscale multimodal imaging system. The department is also the largest radioligand therapy center in Switzerland and plays a pioneering role in the development of advanced experimental imaging platforms. It is embedded within a strong clinical, preclinical, and biomedical engineering research ecosystem in Bern, supported by extensive national and international collaborations.


The PhD project will focus on the development of novel PET imaging tracers, including:

  • On-chip PET imaging
  • Small animal PET/SPECT/CT
  • Organoids and new approach methodologies (NAMs)
  • Radiopharmacy
  • Multiscale multimodal imaging

The position offers a salary in accordance with the University of Bern salary scheme.


Applicants are expected to demonstrate:

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • A good command of English
  • High motivation for fundamental imaging physics and instrumentation research


In-depth knowledge in at least one of the following areas is required:

  • Analog and digital electronics, including signal processing for radiation detection systems


Application

Applicants are requested to submit a motivation letter, CV, and the names of two referees (with two recommendation letters) to PD Dr. Ruiqing Ni and Prof. Dr. Axel Rominger via email at and by April 30, 2026.