Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Ad personam Professorship for Proton Radiotherapy 100 %
- 14 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Villigen PSI
Job summary
Join the Paul Scherrer Institut as a lead physician for proton therapy. Exciting opportunities await in a collaborative environment.
Tasks
- Oversee clinical care in proton radiotherapy for diverse patients.
- Lead research projects and secure competitive funding successfully.
- Foster academic growth and teach the next generation of experts.
Skills
- Requires specialization in radiation oncology and extensive clinical experience.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on collaboration.
- Proficient in German at B2 level or willing to learn.
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About the job
Centre for Proton Therapy, Paul Scherrer Institute
Position available immediately, permanent
At the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), the position of a senior physician for proton radiotherapy is to be filled as soon as possible. The position is linked to a 20% appointment as an ad personam professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zurich and the Clinic for Radio-Oncology of the University Hospital Zurich. It is planned that the person, if suitably qualified, will have the opportunity to take over the management of the Centre for Proton Therapy within 1–2 years after taking office.
You are a dynamic, integrative personality with extensive expertise in proton radiotherapy including the clinical care of patients. You hold a specialist title in radio-oncology/radiotherapy or an equivalent qualification as well as comprehensive clinical experience in the entire field of radio-oncology, including paediatric oncology, and clinical and scientific expertise in particle and high-precision radiotherapy. A habilitation or equivalent academic qualification is required. You have published in relevant scientific journals and have experience in leading research projects, successfully acquiring competitive third-party funding as a Principal Investigator, as well as enthusiasm for student teaching and academic junior staff development. Your participative, goal-oriented leadership style ensures an attractive working environment for academic and clinical specialists.
The University of Zurich offers an excellent environment for cutting-edge research and many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with its faculties and university hospitals. Maintaining existing cooperations and creating new collaborations between the university hospitals and PSI is expected.
PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. It conducts leading research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, and fundamental natural sciences. Through basic and applied research, the institute works on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The Centre for Proton Therapy combines clinical care with scientific excellence. Thanks to its strong national networking and active international research activities, it enjoys a high reputation worldwide.
German language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages should be present or must be acquired within a reasonable period.
The University of Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute are committed to increasing the proportion of women in leadership positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are explicitly encouraged to apply. Both institutions see researchers as modern leaders who conduct excellent research – considering the principles of Open Science – through their own research projects as well as the promotion of excellent junior researchers and who help shape a future-oriented university with innovative research-based teaching.
Information on application
Please submit your electronic application ( apply here ) for this position by 25 October 2026. Applications by post or e-mail will not be considered. Please note the application instructions on our website .
For further information, please contact the deputy director of the Paul Scherrer Institute, Dr Thierry Strässle; e-mail: thierry.straessle@psi.ch, tel. +41 56 310 3246 or the chair of the appointment committee, Prof Hanns Ulrich Zeilhofer; e-mail: zeilhofer@dekmed.uzh.ch, tel. +41 44 634 10 74.
