Professorship of Neurology

We seek a dynamic and inclusive leader with outstanding clinical expertise, a distinguished scientific track record, and strong international recognition, who can articulate a compelling vision for the future of neurological research and education. The appointee is expected to strengthen existing collaborations within the hospital and with external research institutions. In particular, the role involves fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and further developing the existing Clinical Neuroscience Center in close partnership with the Department of Neurosurgery and the Department of Neuroradiology. Candidates should demonstrate leadership experience at the level of senior physician or senior attending physician at a university hospital. A proven ability to lead large research teams, secure competitive third-party funding, and contribute to teaching at all levels-including student instruction, thesis supervision, and the mentorship of early-career researchers-is essential.

The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. The University of Zurich offers exceptional conditions for cutting-edge medical research. With its four university hospitals, the University of Zurich provides access to extensive patient populations, interdisciplinary research networks, and clinical expertise across all age groups and specialties. Its proximity to ETH Zurich offers additional opportunities for collaboration in computational medicine, bioengineering, data science, and AI-driven medicine. As a result, the Zurich location offers a translational ecosystem that spans from basic research to clinical application. The Neuroscience Center Zurich (ZNZ) provides excellent opportunities for networking with basic neuroscience groups at the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and in particular strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply. The University of Zurich sees researchers as modern leadership personalities who conduct excellent research - taking into account the Open Science principles - through their own research projects, promote excellent young researchers and who help to shape a forward-looking university with innovative research-based teaching.

• Applicants must hold a habilitation (or equivalent qualification) and board certification in neurology.

• German language skills at level B2 of the common European framework of reference for languages should be available or must be acquired within a reasonable period of time.