Universität Basel
Basel
Professorship in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology
- 26 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 4000 Basel
About the job
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel and the University Children’s Hospital Basel are seeking a Professor for Paediatric Haematology and Oncology.
The Faculty of Medicine Basel and the University Children’s Hospital Basel (UKBB) are advertising the position of a structural clinical professorship as part of a reappointment.
The Faculty of Medicine Basel and the University Children’s Hospital Basel (UKBB) are advertising the position of a structural clinical professorship as part of a reappointment.
Your Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the paediatric haematology and oncology at the University Children’s Hospital Basel (UKBB) in terms of expertise, organisation and academia. As a member of the UKBB chief physician staff, you share responsibility for the professional management of the clinic. You will lead the cross-site network "Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Northwestern Switzerland", a strategic cooperation between the KSA Children’s Hospital Aarau and the UKBB, to ensure excellent and local medical care in Northwestern Switzerland. Your participative, goal-oriented leadership approach ensures an attractive working environment for clinical and academic specialists in the department. Your clinical expertise and interest in medical education and training ensure and promote the contemporary implementation of the teaching mandate for prospective paediatric and adolescent medicine specialists as well as training in the focus area of paediatric haemato-oncology according to the guidelines of the Swiss Institute for Medical Continuing and Further Education (SIWF). You will lead a research group anchored in paediatric haematology and oncology and build a fruitful environment for a successful research team. A research focus on personalised care for children and adolescents with haemato-oncological diseases is especially welcome.
Your Profile
You have broad clinical experience in paediatric haematology and oncology as well as in paediatrics and adolescent medicine. Expertise in stem cell transplantation / cellular therapies is welcome. You can demonstrate successful independent research activity, including competitive third-party funding acquisition and excellent scientific publications in paediatric haematology and oncology, and are motivated to utilise the interdisciplinary research environment in Basel. Thanks to your pronounced expertise, leadership and communication skills as well as your high social competence, you gain acceptance and trust. You create an attractive working environment, inspire creative thinking and action, and promote your employees. You have very good German language skills.
We Offer You
- An inspiring and versatile role in a university and clinical environment
- An innovative, interdisciplinary and open research environment
- A responsible leadership role
- Interdisciplinary collaboration in a future-oriented organisation
- Attractive employment conditions
- An attractive university infrastructure for teaching and research
The University of Basel and the University Children’s Hospital Basel stand for excellence through diversity and are committed to equal opportunities and family friendliness. In the endeavour to increase the proportion of women in professorships, the University is particularly interested in applications from women.
Application / Contact
For enquiries, the Chairwoman of the Appointment Committee, Prof. Dr Mascha Binder (E-mail: mascha.binder@usb.ch; Tel.: +41 61 265 50 75) and the scientific coordinator for appointment matters, Dr Simone Neu (E-mail: berufungen-medizin@unibas.ch; Tel.: +41 61 207 61 64;) will be happy to assist.
Applications must be submitted by 24.11.2026. Please apply exclusively via the University of Basel’s online application portal and as described in the guidelines .
For enquiries, the Chairwoman of the Appointment Committee, Prof. Dr Mascha Binder (E-mail: mascha.binder@usb.ch; Tel.: +41 61 265 50 75) and the scientific coordinator for appointment matters, Dr Simone Neu (E-mail: berufungen-medizin@unibas.ch; Tel.: +41 61 207 61 64;) will be happy to assist.
Applications must be submitted by 24.11.2026. Please apply exclusively via the University of Basel’s online application portal and as described in the guidelines .
University of Basel
4000 Basel
4000 Basel
