Universitätsspital Zürich
Zürich
Head of Research Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery 80-100%
- 11 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate), English (Fluent)
- 8091 Zürich
About the job
To further develop and strategically coordinate our diverse research activities, this position offers a unique combination of research management and independent scientific work. You will equally contribute to the organisational and strategic success of our research while pursuing your own scientific projects in the field of ORL.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed daily to the well-being of our patients.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees are committed daily to the well-being of our patients.
Head of Research Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery 80-100%
from 1 March 2027 or by arrangement
Your Tasks
Research Management (50%)
Own Research (50%)
- Strategic and organisational support of the clinic management in research matters
- Support and coordination of eight research groups without direct professional leadership responsibility
- Professional and personnel management of a research administration team
- Budget planning, third-party funding administration and resource management
- Support with clinical studies, ethics procedures and research management issues
- Coordination of scientific collaborations and promotion of young scientists
- Maintenance and further development of the ISO-9001-certified quality management system in the research area as well as coordination and accompaniment of internal and external audits
- Quality assurance, reporting and further development of administrative research processes
Own Research (50%)
- Independent development and implementation of scientific projects
- Establishment and further development of an independent research focus
- Acquisition of third-party funding, scientific publications and supervision of junior researchers
Your Profile
- Completed university degree with dissertation (Dr. med., PhD or equivalent)
- Proven scientific experience and publication activity
- Organisational talent, initiative and strong communication and teamwork skills
- Good German and very good English skills
- Experience and knowledge in research management, quality management, third-party funding acquisition and administration as well as personnel management are advantageous
Our Benefits
A varied position in an internationally networked university research environment with modern research infrastructures, diverse collaborations and 50% protected time for own scientific projects and research. There is also the possibility to participate in university teaching as well as supervision of master theses and dissertations.
University Hospital Zurich
8091 Zurich
8091 Zurich
