Assistant Physician, Research and Clinic Schizophrenia
- 08 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2,500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university clinic, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching - in a working environment characterised by interdisciplinary collaboration, trust, and personal responsibility.
As the leading clinic for adult psychiatry and psychotherapy in Switzerland, we not only fulfil the care mandate of the canton of Zurich but also act as a university institution with research and teaching assignments from the University of Zurich. At 8 locations, including five clinical facilities and a research centre, over 1000 dedicated employees create a versatile and dynamic working environment. Here you have the opportunity to actively contribute to a significant institution.
For a research project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), we are looking at the Lenggstrasse Zurich site for an immediate start or by arrangement, limited to one year, for a
Assistant Physician, Research and Clinic Schizophrenia
100%
Your Tasks
- Participation in SNSF research project (e.g. as part of a medical doctoral thesis)
- The project investigates why some people with schizophrenia do not respond to common medications and when a switch to a more effective but more demanding treatment is sensible
- Development of a data-driven decision model
- Psychiatric-psychotherapeutic treatment of patients in an inpatient setting
Your Profile
- Possession of a Swiss medical diploma (registered with MEBEKO) or
- MEBEKO recognition of a foreign medical diploma (not registration) plus MEBEKO language entry German
- Interest in further training to become a specialist FMH in psychiatry and psychotherapy
- Strong interest in research
- Team and communication skills
- Patient orientation and openness to innovative treatment concepts
- Clinical experience and/or research background are desirable
- Interest in developing equally in clinic and research
Our Offer
- Observation before potential employment
- Very good introduction to the tasks
- Work in a motivated interprofessional team
- Participation in an SNSF research project
- Institution with excellent infrastructure
- Comprehensive further training offer in an inspiring university environment with good networking
- Supervision opportunities
- Possibility for specialist training and potential development to FMH specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy
- Interest in scientific and teaching activities is desired and encouraged
- Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law
- Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities and sports offers, participation in the ZVV BonusPass/general subscription, staff restaurant with subsidised prices or lunch checks (depending on location), company-owned nursery and much more
Contact:
Prof. Dr. med. univ. Philipp Homan, PhD
Acting Clinic Director
+41 58 384 33 65
is happy to answer your questions.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Workplace
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