Research Assistant - Cardiology Department - 50%

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The position is attached to the Department of Medicine, which includes the medical specialty services and general internal medicine.

The Cardiology Department manages, from a diagnostic and non-surgical therapeutic perspective, adult patients suffering from cardiac pathology. It performs endovascular interventions on cardiac and peripheral vessels, the myocardium, and valves.

You will collaborate in the design and execution of various clinical studies, whether initiated by investigators or conducted in collaboration with industry.

You will participate in the organisation and planning of clinical studies, including their financial planning.

You will ensure the follow-up of study participants, contribute to the transcription of results, and participate in identifying new candidates who may be included in the studies.

You will also take part in clinical research activities.

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or biology.

You have research experience (minimum 2 years) as well as familiarity with scientific and technical literature in the field. You possess writing skills in French and English.

You have a good command of information tools; knowledge of HUG software would be an asset, particularly DPI.

You are a conscientious and committed person.

For non-French speakers, a C1 level in spoken and written French is required.

• Start date: 01.11.2026
• Number of positions: 1
• Work rate: 50%
• Job grade: 14
• Contract: 4-month fixed-term contract (private law contract)
• Application deadline: 15.10.2026
• Contact for information: Prof. G. Ehret, georg.ehret@hug.ch

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourages applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.