Universität Zürich

Professorship of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

📍 8091 Zürich

Role and responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic, integrative, and collaborative individual with extensive clinical and scientific experience in gastroenterology or hepatology. As the future head of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, we expect the successful candidate to possess a successful leadership track record as head or deputy head of a clinical unit at a university hospital. In addition, you have a strong track record as a research group leader, you have secured competitive third-party funds, and contributed to student teaching, supervision of academic theses, and the promotion of early-career researchers. We are looking for a participative and integrative leader with proven experience in fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork. You are able to connect teams across different departments, establish a culture of mutual respect, and actively contribute to the advancement of research, teaching, and clinical care.

Team / description

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.

Qualifications and Skills

  • A habilitation or an equivalent academic qualification, as well as board certification in gastroenterology (FMH), or an equivalent international qualification, are required.

  • 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.