Senior Consultant Radiologist (Thoracic and Vascular Imaging)

The University Institute for Diagnostic, Interventional and Paediatric Radiology (DIPR) at Inselspital Bern covers the entire spectrum of thoracic and vascular imaging with a thoraco-cardiovascular focus, from interstitial lung diseases and thoracic oncology to vascular diagnostics. A special emphasis is placed on the clinical application and scientific advancement of artificial intelligence in thoracic imaging. Research is an integral part of the position.

What to expect

• A highly motivated, interdisciplinary team with extensive clinical and academic expertise as well as state-of-the-art technical equipment, including currently two photon-counting computed tomography scanners for thoracic and vascular CT diagnostics.
• Protected research time for ongoing projects on AI-based image analysis, ILD quantification, prognostic models, vascular imaging and photon-counting CT, with the opportunity to develop your own scientific project under personal mentorship.
• Reporting across the entire thoracic and vascular spectrum, in close collaboration with interventional disciplines: increasing independence, active role in tumour, ILD and vascular boards.
• Structured fellowship curriculum over 2.5 years aiming for a diploma.
• Participation in teaching and continuing education; general radiology service duties from the second year onwards.

Your profile

• Specialist title in radiology and strong interest in thoracic and vascular imaging.
• Strong scientific interest in AI-based and quantitative image analysis: programming skills are welcome but not mandatory.
• Independent working style, patient-oriented commitment and teamwork skills.
• Good to very good German language skills: good English skills are an advantage.

Our offer

• Challenging and varied clinical work in a clinical-diagnostic centre with scientific affiliation to the University of Bern.
• Clinical work at university level with scientific affiliation to the University of Bern.
• Substantial research time, support with third-party funding applications, publications and conference contributions, perspective up to habilitation.
• Guaranteed conference attendance and acquisition of international certificates.
• Part-time employment from 80% possible.

Questions about the position?

For further information, please contact Christoph Steffen, Assistant Chief Physician

+41 31 632 02 09