Tenured Associate/Full Professor in Translational Medicine and Precision Engineering 100 %
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:19 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join the Institute of Applied Physics at the University of Bern! This vibrant research hub offers exciting opportunities in science and collaboration.
Tasks
- Lead the administration of the Graduate School of Biomedical and Precision Engineering.
- Develop an independent research program in Translational Medicine.
- Foster synergies in photonics across existing research areas.
Skills
- Strong administrative and teaching experience required.
- Expertise in biomedical photonics and precision engineering.
- Ability to collaborate with industry and academic partners.
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Institute of Applied Physics (IAP), Faculty of Science at the University of Bern
Start of employment: February 1, 2027 (or by agreement)
The Institute of Applied Physics (IAP) was founded on June 2nd, 1961 as part of the faculty of natural sciences. Today about 56 employees research and teach in four divisions focusing on Biomedical Photonics, Laser Physics, Nonlinear Optics and Microwave Physics.
Tasks
Head of the administration of the Graduate School of Biomedical and Precision Engineering and the corresponding Master program in Precision Engineering, which is a joint program offered by the University of Bern and the Bern University of Applied Sciences.
Lead an independent research program in the fields of Translational Medicine and Precision Engineering. The research should leverage and be mutually beneficial to an area or areas within the IAP's core expertise in photonics (microwave physics, laser physics, nonlinear optics, biophotonics). The program should create new synergies within the existing research areas at the Institute. The potential for collaborative activity with industry, the University of Bern's Medical Faculty, and the Inselspital is desirable.
Requirements
Candidates should have a strong record of administrative experience and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
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Application and contact
The application must include a motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae, list of publications and past achieve-ments indicating the 5 most relevant publications, a research statement with a synopsis of past, current and planned research (max. 5 pages), a teaching statement, and an DEI statement.
The application should be compiled as a single PDF file addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Jean-Louis Reymond, and emailed to: E-Mail schreiben
Candidates must also submit the online questionnaire, found at: Questionnaire (applications are incomplete without this form).
Applications will be reviewed after February 15th, 2026 and candidates applying by that date will be given priority.
However, applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to:
Prof. Adrian Cavalieri, phone: + 41 (0) 31 684 85 29, Email: E-Mail schreiben
Note that the University of Bern signed the DORA declaration and applies its principles to the recruiting process.
